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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,855.50 and 540,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,855.50 and 540,312 is: 1,150,012.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,855.50 : 540,312 = 540,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,855.50/540,312 = 540,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,855.50x = 540,312 × 540,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,855.50x = 291,937,057,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,937,057,344/253,855.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150,012.73

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