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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,927.97 and 371,083.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,927.97 and 371,083.78 is: 562,219.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,927.97 : 371,083.78 = 371,083.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,927.97/371,083.78 = 371,083.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,927.97x = 371,083.78 × 371,083.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,927.97x = 137,703,172,706.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,703,172,706.80/244,927.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,219.06

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