Finding the Third Proportional to 244,248.75 and 531,508.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,248.75 and 531,508.50 is: 1,156,613.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,248.75 : 531,508.50 = 531,508.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,248.75/531,508.50 = 531,508.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,248.75x = 531,508.50 × 531,508.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,248.75x = 282,501,285,572.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,501,285,572.25/244,248.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,156,613.02
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