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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,865.50 and 358,914.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,865.50 and 358,914.50 is: 526,083.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,865.50 : 358,914.50 = 358,914.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,865.50/358,914.50 = 358,914.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,865.50x = 358,914.50 × 358,914.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,865.50x = 128,819,618,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,819,618,310.25/244,865.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,083.17

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