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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,660.50 and 496,236.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,660.50 and 496,236.38 is: 1,006,498.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,660.50 : 496,236.38 = 496,236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,660.50/496,236.38 = 496,236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,660.50x = 496,236.38 × 496,236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,660.50x = 246,250,539,873.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,250,539,873.14/244,660.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006,498.96

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