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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,671.50 and 368,511

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,671.50 and 368,511 is: 555,031.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,671.50 : 368,511 = 368,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,671.50/368,511 = 368,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,671.50x = 368,511 × 368,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,671.50x = 135,800,357,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,800,357,121/244,671.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,031.37

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