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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,955.25 and 540,958.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,955.25 and 540,958.50 is: 1,152,313.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,955.25 : 540,958.50 = 540,958.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,955.25/540,958.50 = 540,958.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,955.25x = 540,958.50 × 540,958.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,955.25x = 292,636,098,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,636,098,722.25/253,955.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152,313.64

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