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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,373.63 and 368,124.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,373.63 and 368,124.75 is: 554,543.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,373.63 : 368,124.75 = 368,124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,373.63/368,124.75 = 368,124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,373.63x = 368,124.75 × 368,124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,373.63x = 135,515,831,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,515,831,562.56/244,373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,543.61

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