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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,285.88 and 383,717.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,285.88 and 383,717.25 is: 602,732.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,285.88 : 383,717.25 = 383,717.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,285.88/383,717.25 = 383,717.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,285.88x = 383,717.25 × 383,717.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,285.88x = 147,238,927,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,238,927,947.56/244,285.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,732.06

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