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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,623.50 and 530,158.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,623.50 and 530,158.50 is: 1,103,857.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,623.50 : 530,158.50 = 530,158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,623.50/530,158.50 = 530,158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,623.50x = 530,158.50 × 530,158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,623.50x = 281,068,035,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,068,035,122.25/254,623.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,857.40

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