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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,534.50 and 504,782.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,534.50 and 504,782.50 is: 1,042,001.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,534.50 : 504,782.50 = 504,782.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,534.50/504,782.50 = 504,782.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,534.50x = 504,782.50 × 504,782.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,534.50x = 254,805,372,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,805,372,306.25/244,534.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042,001.73

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