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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,417.50 and 368,185.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,417.50 and 368,185.50 is: 554,627.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,417.50 : 368,185.50 = 368,185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,417.50/368,185.50 = 368,185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,417.50x = 368,185.50 × 368,185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,417.50x = 135,560,562,410.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,560,562,410.25/244,417.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,627.07

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