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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,663.50 and 378,128.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,663.50 and 378,128.25 is: 584,398.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,663.50 : 378,128.25 = 378,128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,663.50/378,128.25 = 378,128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,663.50x = 378,128.25 × 378,128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,663.50x = 142,980,973,448.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,980,973,448.06/244,663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,398.46

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