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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,354.22 and 378,354.80

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,354.22 and 378,354.80 is: 585,839.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,354.22 : 378,354.80 = 378,354.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,354.22/378,354.80 = 378,354.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,354.22x = 378,354.80 × 378,354.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,354.22x = 143,152,352,318.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,152,352,318.32/244,354.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,839.50

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