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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,889.50 and 550,399.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,889.50 and 550,399.50 is: 1,197,912.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,889.50 : 550,399.50 = 550,399.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,889.50/550,399.50 = 550,399.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,889.50x = 550,399.50 × 550,399.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,889.50x = 302,939,609,600.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,939,609,600.25/252,889.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197,912.96

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