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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,586.50 and 365,754.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,586.50 and 365,754.50 is: 546,949.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,586.50 : 365,754.50 = 365,754.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,586.50/365,754.50 = 365,754.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,586.50x = 365,754.50 × 365,754.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,586.50x = 133,776,354,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,776,354,270.25/244,586.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,949.05

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