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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,887.63 and 375,340.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,887.63 and 375,340.50 is: 577,645.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,887.63 : 375,340.50 = 375,340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,887.63/375,340.50 = 375,340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,887.63x = 375,340.50 × 375,340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,887.63x = 140,880,490,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,880,490,940.25/243,887.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,645.10

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