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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,855 and 496,288.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,855 and 496,288.50 is: 1,022,616.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,855 : 496,288.50 = 496,288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,855/496,288.50 = 496,288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,855x = 496,288.50 × 496,288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,855x = 246,302,275,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,302,275,232.25/240,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022,616.41

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