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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,050 and 517,278.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,050 and 517,278.50 is: 1,114,672.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,050 : 517,278.50 = 517,278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,050/517,278.50 = 517,278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,050x = 517,278.50 × 517,278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,050x = 267,577,046,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,577,046,562.25/240,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,672.14

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