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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,620.84 and 365,791.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,620.84 and 365,791.78 is: 546,983.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,620.84 : 365,791.78 = 365,791.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,620.84/365,791.78 = 365,791.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,620.84x = 365,791.78 × 365,791.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,620.84x = 133,803,627,230.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,803,627,230.05/244,620.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,983.75

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