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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,566 and 376,366.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,566 and 376,366.50 is: 579,196.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,566 : 376,366.50 = 376,366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,566/376,366.50 = 376,366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,566x = 376,366.50 × 376,366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,566x = 141,651,742,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,651,742,322.25/244,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,196.38

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