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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,120.50 and 369,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,120.50 and 369,621 is: 559,640.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,120.50 : 369,621 = 369,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,120.50/369,621 = 369,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,120.50x = 369,621 × 369,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,120.50x = 136,619,683,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,619,683,641/244,120.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,640.36

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