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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,306.88 and 373,725.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,306.88 and 373,725.75 is: 571,702.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,306.88 : 373,725.75 = 373,725.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,306.88/373,725.75 = 373,725.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,306.88x = 373,725.75 × 373,725.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,306.88x = 139,670,936,213.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,670,936,213.06/244,306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,702.85

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