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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,967.75 and 375,070.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,967.75 and 375,070.50 is: 551,747.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,967.75 : 375,070.50 = 375,070.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,967.75/375,070.50 = 375,070.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,967.75x = 375,070.50 × 375,070.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,967.75x = 140,677,879,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,677,879,970.25/254,967.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,747.74

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