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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,579.50 and 529,868.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,579.50 and 529,868.25 is: 1,147,930.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,579.50 : 529,868.25 = 529,868.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,579.50/529,868.25 = 529,868.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,579.50x = 529,868.25 × 529,868.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,579.50x = 280,760,362,358.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,760,362,358.06/244,579.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147,930.89

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