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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,219.50 and 529,431

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,219.50 and 529,431 is: 1,133,798.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,219.50 : 529,431 = 529,431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,219.50/529,431 = 529,431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,219.50x = 529,431 × 529,431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,219.50x = 280,297,183,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,297,183,761/247,219.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133,798.85

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