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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,304.44 and 373,722.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,304.44 and 373,722.19 is: 571,697.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,304.44 : 373,722.19 = 373,722.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,304.44/373,722.19 = 373,722.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,304.44x = 373,722.19 × 373,722.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,304.44x = 139,668,273,429.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,668,273,429.79/244,304.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,697.65

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