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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,533.50 and 504,780.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,533.50 and 504,780.50 is: 1,041,997.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,533.50 : 504,780.50 = 504,780.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,533.50/504,780.50 = 504,780.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,533.50x = 504,780.50 × 504,780.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,533.50x = 254,803,353,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,803,353,180.25/244,533.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,997.74

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