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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,311.50 and 529,458.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,311.50 and 529,458.50 is: 1,138,096.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,311.50 : 529,458.50 = 529,458.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,311.50/529,458.50 = 529,458.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,311.50x = 529,458.50 × 529,458.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,311.50x = 280,326,303,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,326,303,222.25/246,311.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,096.69

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