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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,080 and 369,562.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,080 and 369,562.50 is: 559,556.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,080 : 369,562.50 = 369,562.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,080/369,562.50 = 369,562.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,080x = 369,562.50 × 369,562.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,080x = 136,576,441,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,576,441,406.25/244,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,556.05

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