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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,606.50 and 374,204.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,606.50 and 374,204.81 is: 572,467.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,606.50 : 374,204.81 = 374,204.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,606.50/374,204.81 = 374,204.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,606.50x = 374,204.81 × 374,204.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,606.50x = 140,029,241,698.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,029,241,698.16/244,606.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,467.38

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