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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,228.50 and 529,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,228.50 and 529,449 is: 1,133,834.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,228.50 : 529,449 = 529,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,228.50/529,449 = 529,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,228.50x = 529,449 × 529,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,228.50x = 280,316,243,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,316,243,601/247,228.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133,834.67

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