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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,165.50 and 532,431

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,165.50 and 532,431 is: 1,161,027.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,165.50 : 532,431 = 532,431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,165.50/532,431 = 532,431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,165.50x = 532,431 × 532,431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,165.50x = 283,482,769,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,482,769,761/244,165.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161,027.13

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