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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,675.50 and 378,140.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,675.50 and 378,140.25 is: 584,406.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,675.50 : 378,140.25 = 378,140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,675.50/378,140.25 = 378,140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,675.50x = 378,140.25 × 378,140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,675.50x = 142,990,048,670.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,990,048,670.06/244,675.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,406.89

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