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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,904.50 and 550,429.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,904.50 and 550,429.50 is: 1,197,972.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,904.50 : 550,429.50 = 550,429.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,904.50/550,429.50 = 550,429.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,904.50x = 550,429.50 × 550,429.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,904.50x = 302,972,634,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,972,634,470.25/252,904.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197,972.49

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