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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,226.50 and 529,233.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,226.50 and 529,233.75 is: 1,137,523.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,226.50 : 529,233.75 = 529,233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,226.50/529,233.75 = 529,233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,226.50x = 529,233.75 × 529,233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,226.50x = 280,088,362,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,088,362,139.06/246,226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137,523.22

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