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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,161.84 and 529,071.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,161.84 and 529,071.75 is: 1,146,440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,161.84 : 529,071.75 = 529,071.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,161.84/529,071.75 = 529,071.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,161.84x = 529,071.75 × 529,071.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,161.84x = 279,916,916,648.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,916,916,648.06/244,161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,440.05

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