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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,623.38 and 496,125

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,623.38 and 496,125 is: 1,006,199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,623.38 : 496,125 = 496,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,623.38/496,125 = 496,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,623.38x = 496,125 × 496,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,623.38x = 246,140,015,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,140,015,625/244,623.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006,199.90

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