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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,475.50 and 504,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,475.50 and 504,627 is: 1,033,159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,475.50 : 504,627 = 504,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,475.50/504,627 = 504,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,475.50x = 504,627 × 504,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,475.50x = 254,648,409,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,648,409,129/246,475.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,159.11

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