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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,206 and 529,006.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,206 and 529,006.50 is: 1,145,950.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,206 : 529,006.50 = 529,006.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,206/529,006.50 = 529,006.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,206x = 529,006.50 × 529,006.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,206x = 279,847,877,042.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,847,877,042.25/244,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,950.05

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