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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,386 and 368,142.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,386 and 368,142.75 is: 554,569.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,386 : 368,142.75 = 368,142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,386/368,142.75 = 368,142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,386x = 368,142.75 × 368,142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,386x = 135,529,084,377.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,529,084,377.56/244,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,569.76

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