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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,543.50 and 550,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,543.50 and 550,449 is: 1,181,063.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,543.50 : 550,449 = 550,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,543.50/550,449 = 550,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,543.50x = 550,449 × 550,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,543.50x = 302,994,101,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,994,101,601/256,543.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181,063.26

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