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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,321.50 and 530,421

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,321.50 and 530,421 is: 1,151,541.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,321.50 : 530,421 = 530,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,321.50/530,421 = 530,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,321.50x = 530,421 × 530,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,321.50x = 281,346,437,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,346,437,241/244,321.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,541.87

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