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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,373.63 and 341,394.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,373.63 and 341,394.75 is: 476,935.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,373.63 : 341,394.75 = 341,394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,373.63/341,394.75 = 341,394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,373.63x = 341,394.75 × 341,394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,373.63x = 116,550,375,327.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,550,375,327.56/244,373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,935.17

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