Finding the Third Proportional to 244,912.50 and 374,665.50

Step by Step Solution

1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
   244,912.50 : 374,665.50 = 374,665.50 : x
2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
   244,912.50/374,665.50 = 374,665.50/x
3. Step 3: Cross multiply
   244,912.50x = 374,665.50 × 374,665.50
4. Step 4: Simplify right side
   244,912.50x = 140,374,236,890.25
5. Step 5: Solve for x
   x = 140,374,236,890.25/244,912.50
6. Step 6: Final answer
   x = 573,160.77