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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,078.31 and 366,823.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,078.31 and 366,823.69 is: 551,296.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,078.31 : 366,823.69 = 366,823.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,078.31/366,823.69 = 366,823.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,078.31x = 366,823.69 × 366,823.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,078.31x = 134,559,617,711.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,559,617,711.10/244,078.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,296.90

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