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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,547.50 and 504,241.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,547.50 and 504,241.50 is: 1,070,352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,547.50 : 504,241.50 = 504,241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,547.50/504,241.50 = 504,241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,547.50x = 504,241.50 × 504,241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,547.50x = 254,259,490,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,259,490,322.25/237,547.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070,352.20

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