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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,654 and 378,115.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,654 and 378,115.50 is: 584,381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,654 : 378,115.50 = 378,115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,654/378,115.50 = 378,115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,654x = 378,115.50 × 378,115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,654x = 142,971,331,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,971,331,340.25/244,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,381.74

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