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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,350 and 357,790.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,350 and 357,790.50 is: 523,896.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,350 : 357,790.50 = 357,790.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,350/357,790.50 = 357,790.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,350x = 357,790.50 × 357,790.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,350x = 128,014,041,890.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,014,041,890.25/244,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,896.22

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