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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,811.95 and 374,462.58

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,811.95 and 374,462.58 is: 572,775.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,811.95 : 374,462.58 = 374,462.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,811.95/374,462.58 = 374,462.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,811.95x = 374,462.58 × 374,462.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,811.95x = 140,222,222,416.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,222,222,416.02/244,811.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,775.23

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