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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,230.13 and 535,819.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,230.13 and 535,819.50 is: 1,156,598.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,230.13 : 535,819.50 = 535,819.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,230.13/535,819.50 = 535,819.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,230.13x = 535,819.50 × 535,819.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,230.13x = 287,102,536,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,102,536,580.25/248,230.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156,598.28

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