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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,387.69 and 532,219.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,387.69 and 532,219.50 is: 1,159,050.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,387.69 : 532,219.50 = 532,219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,387.69/532,219.50 = 532,219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,387.69x = 532,219.50 × 532,219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,387.69x = 283,257,596,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,257,596,180.25/244,387.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159,050.19

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