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Finding the Third Proportional to 526,351.50 and 750,161.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 526,351.50 and 750,161.25 is: 1,069,137.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,351.50 : 750,161.25 = 750,161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,351.50/750,161.25 = 750,161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,351.50x = 750,161.25 × 750,161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,351.50x = 562,741,901,001.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,741,901,001.56/526,351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,137.07

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