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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,414.75 and 357,871.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,414.75 and 357,871.75 is: 523,995.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,414.75 : 357,871.75 = 357,871.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,414.75/357,871.75 = 357,871.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,414.75x = 357,871.75 × 357,871.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,414.75x = 128,072,189,448.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,072,189,448.06/244,414.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,995.34

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