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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,661 and 374,767.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,661 and 374,767.50 is: 574,062.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,661 : 374,767.50 = 374,767.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,661/374,767.50 = 374,767.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,661x = 374,767.50 × 374,767.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,661x = 140,450,679,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,450,679,056.25/244,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,062.39

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