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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,549.13 and 370,271.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,549.13 and 370,271.25 is: 560,626.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,549.13 : 370,271.25 = 370,271.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,549.13/370,271.25 = 370,271.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,549.13x = 370,271.25 × 370,271.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,549.13x = 137,100,798,576.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,100,798,576.56/244,549.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,626.82

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