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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,333.50 and 530,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,333.50 and 530,445 is: 1,151,589.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,333.50 : 530,445 = 530,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,333.50/530,445 = 530,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,333.50x = 530,445 × 530,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,333.50x = 281,371,898,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,371,898,025/244,333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,589.52

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