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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,360.13 and 430,761.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,360.13 and 430,761.38 is: 759,352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,360.13 : 430,761.38 = 430,761.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,360.13/430,761.38 = 430,761.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,360.13x = 430,761.38 × 430,761.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,360.13x = 185,555,362,191.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,555,362,191.89/244,360.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,352.05

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