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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,473.19 and 389,005.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,473.19 and 389,005.03 is: 618,983.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,473.19 : 389,005.03 = 389,005.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,473.19/389,005.03 = 389,005.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,473.19x = 389,005.03 × 389,005.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,473.19x = 151,324,914,337.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,324,914,337.81/244,473.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,983.68

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