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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,599.75 and 337,981.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,599.75 and 337,981.50 is: 467,013.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,599.75 : 337,981.50 = 337,981.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,599.75/337,981.50 = 337,981.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,599.75x = 337,981.50 × 337,981.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,599.75x = 114,231,494,342.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,231,494,342.25/244,599.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,013.95

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