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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,366.50 and 529,713

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,366.50 and 529,713 is: 1,134,332.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,366.50 : 529,713 = 529,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,366.50/529,713 = 529,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,366.50x = 529,713 × 529,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,366.50x = 280,595,862,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,595,862,369/247,366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134,332.51

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