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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,176.50 and 366,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,176.50 and 366,008 is: 548,627.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,176.50 : 366,008 = 366,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,176.50/366,008 = 366,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,176.50x = 366,008 × 366,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,176.50x = 133,961,856,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,961,856,064/244,176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,627.14

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