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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,317.50 and 525,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,317.50 and 525,571 is: 1,130,598.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,317.50 : 525,571 = 525,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,317.50/525,571 = 525,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,317.50x = 525,571 × 525,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,317.50x = 276,224,876,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,224,876,041/244,317.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130,598.00

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