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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,363.50 and 529,658.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,363.50 and 529,658.50 is: 1,102,902.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,363.50 : 529,658.50 = 529,658.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,363.50/529,658.50 = 529,658.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,363.50x = 529,658.50 × 529,658.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,363.50x = 280,538,126,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,538,126,622.25/254,363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102,902.45

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