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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,487.81 and 373,997.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,487.81 and 373,997.25 is: 572,110.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,487.81 : 373,997.25 = 373,997.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,487.81/373,997.25 = 373,997.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,487.81x = 373,997.25 × 373,997.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,487.81x = 139,873,943,007.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,873,943,007.56/244,487.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,110.08

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