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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,427.50 and 529,660.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,427.50 and 529,660.50 is: 1,138,429.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,427.50 : 529,660.50 = 529,660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,427.50/529,660.50 = 529,660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,427.50x = 529,660.50 × 529,660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,427.50x = 280,540,245,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,540,245,260.25/246,427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,429.13

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