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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,216.50 and 531,693

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,216.50 and 531,693 is: 1,143,521.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,216.50 : 531,693 = 531,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,216.50/531,693 = 531,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,216.50x = 531,693 × 531,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,216.50x = 282,697,446,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,697,446,249/247,216.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,521.76

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