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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,630.13 and 373,269.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,630.13 and 373,269.94 is: 569,555.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,630.13 : 373,269.94 = 373,269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,630.13/373,269.94 = 373,269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,630.13x = 373,269.94 × 373,269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,630.13x = 139,330,446,241.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,330,446,241.25/244,630.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,555.55

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