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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,336.50 and 527,431.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,336.50 and 527,431.50 is: 1,138,528.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,336.50 : 527,431.50 = 527,431.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,336.50/527,431.50 = 527,431.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,336.50x = 527,431.50 × 527,431.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,336.50x = 278,183,987,192.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,183,987,192.25/244,336.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,528.17

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