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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,099,720.25 and 368,419,571.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,099,720.25 and 368,419,571.75 is: 556,055,454.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,099,720.25 : 368,419,571.75 = 368,419,571.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,099,720.25/368,419,571.75 = 368,419,571.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,099,720.25x = 368,419,571.75 × 368,419,571.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,099,720.25x = 135,732,980,848,453,392
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,732,980,848,453,392/244,099,720.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,055,454.34

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