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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,441.50 and 529,875

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,441.50 and 529,875 is: 1,134,682.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,441.50 : 529,875 = 529,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,441.50/529,875 = 529,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,441.50x = 529,875 × 529,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,441.50x = 280,767,515,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,767,515,625/247,441.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134,682.40

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