Finding the Third Proportional to 244,869.75 and 514,527.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,869.75 and 514,527.75 is: 1,081,141.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,869.75 : 514,527.75 = 514,527.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,869.75/514,527.75 = 514,527.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,869.75x = 514,527.75 × 514,527.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,869.75x = 264,738,805,520.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,738,805,520.06/244,869.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,081,141.32
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