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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,243.69 and 529,233.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,243.69 and 529,233.75 is: 1,146,757.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,243.69 : 529,233.75 = 529,233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,243.69/529,233.75 = 529,233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,243.69x = 529,233.75 × 529,233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,243.69x = 280,088,362,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,088,362,139.06/244,243.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,757.83

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