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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,841.48 and 378,333.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,841.48 and 378,333.91 is: 584,609.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,841.48 : 378,333.91 = 378,333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,841.48/378,333.91 = 378,333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,841.48x = 378,333.91 × 378,333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,841.48x = 143,136,550,529.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,136,550,529.85/244,841.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,609.06

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