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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,366.88 and 278,812.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,366.88 and 278,812.13 is: 318,112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,366.88 : 278,812.13 = 278,812.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,366.88/278,812.13 = 278,812.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,366.88x = 278,812.13 × 278,812.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,366.88x = 77,736,201,047.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,736,201,047.02/244,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,112.68

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