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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,236.69 and 592,975.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,236.69 and 592,975.69 is: 1,399,557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,236.69 : 592,975.69 = 592,975.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,236.69/592,975.69 = 592,975.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,236.69x = 592,975.69 × 592,975.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,236.69x = 351,620,165,966.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,620,165,966.10/251,236.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399,557.40

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