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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,055.53 and 530,089.79

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,055.53 and 530,089.79 is: 1,151,357.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,055.53 : 530,089.79 = 530,089.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,055.53/530,089.79 = 530,089.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,055.53x = 530,089.79 × 530,089.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,055.53x = 280,995,182,397.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,995,182,397.69/244,055.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,357.57

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