Finding the Third Proportional to 244,137.50 and 534,822.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,137.50 and 534,822.50 is: 1,171,614.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,137.50 : 534,822.50 = 534,822.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,137.50/534,822.50 = 534,822.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,137.50x = 534,822.50 × 534,822.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,137.50x = 286,035,106,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,035,106,506.25/244,137.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,171,614.79
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