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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,427.63 and 328,915.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,427.63 and 328,915.69 is: 442,607.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,427.63 : 328,915.69 = 328,915.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,427.63/328,915.69 = 328,915.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,427.63x = 328,915.69 × 328,915.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,427.63x = 108,185,529,483.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,185,529,483.60/244,427.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,607.62

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