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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,909.50 and 535,171.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,909.50 and 535,171.50 is: 1,155,294.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,909.50 : 535,171.50 = 535,171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,909.50/535,171.50 = 535,171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,909.50x = 535,171.50 × 535,171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,909.50x = 286,408,534,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,408,534,412.25/247,909.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155,294.71

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