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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,588.50 and 529,888.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,588.50 and 529,888.50 is: 1,147,976.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,588.50 : 529,888.50 = 529,888.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,588.50/529,888.50 = 529,888.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,588.50x = 529,888.50 × 529,888.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,588.50x = 280,781,822,432.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,781,822,432.25/244,588.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147,976.39

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