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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,025.94 and 550,466.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,025.94 and 550,466.44 is: 1,267,700.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,025.94 : 550,466.44 = 550,466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,025.94/550,466.44 = 550,466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,025.94x = 550,466.44 × 550,466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,025.94x = 303,013,298,813.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,013,298,813.94/239,025.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267,700.49

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