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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,696.50 and 344,589.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,696.50 and 344,589.75 is: 485,262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,696.50 : 344,589.75 = 344,589.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,696.50/344,589.75 = 344,589.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,696.50x = 344,589.75 × 344,589.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,696.50x = 118,742,095,805.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,742,095,805.06/244,696.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,262.75

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