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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,176.50 and 507,067

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,176.50 and 507,067 is: 1,052,996.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,176.50 : 507,067 = 507,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,176.50/507,067 = 507,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,176.50x = 507,067 × 507,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,176.50x = 257,116,942,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,116,942,489/244,176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052,996.26

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