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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,533.94 and 368,646.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,533.94 and 368,646.19 is: 555,751.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,533.94 : 368,646.19 = 368,646.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,533.94/368,646.19 = 368,646.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,533.94x = 368,646.19 × 368,646.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,533.94x = 135,900,011,558.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,900,011,558.29/244,533.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,751.13

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