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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,179 and 362,724.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,179 and 362,724.75 is: 538,822.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,179 : 362,724.75 = 362,724.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,179/362,724.75 = 362,724.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,179x = 362,724.75 × 362,724.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,179x = 131,569,244,262.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,569,244,262.56/244,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,822.93

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