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Finding the Third Proportional to 248,799.50 and 533,094.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 248,799.50 and 533,094.50 is: 1,142,244.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,799.50 : 533,094.50 = 533,094.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,799.50/533,094.50 = 533,094.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,799.50x = 533,094.50 × 533,094.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,799.50x = 284,189,745,930.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,189,745,930.25/248,799.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,244.04

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