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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,778 and 374,201.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,778 and 374,201.50 is: 572,056.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,778 : 374,201.50 = 374,201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,778/374,201.50 = 374,201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,778x = 374,201.50 × 374,201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,778x = 140,026,762,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,026,762,602.25/244,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,056.16

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