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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,063.13 and 529,642.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,063.13 and 529,642.13 is: 1,149,377.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,063.13 : 529,642.13 = 529,642.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,063.13/529,642.13 = 529,642.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,063.13x = 529,642.13 × 529,642.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,063.13x = 280,520,780,574.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,520,780,574.52/244,063.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149,377.98

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