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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,535.50 and 526,686.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,535.50 and 526,686.50 is: 1,089,823.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,535.50 : 526,686.50 = 526,686.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,535.50/526,686.50 = 526,686.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,535.50x = 526,686.50 × 526,686.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,535.50x = 277,398,669,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,398,669,282.25/254,535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089,823.11

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