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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,984.50 and 374,770.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,984.50 and 374,770.13 is: 573,312.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,984.50 : 374,770.13 = 374,770.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,984.50/374,770.13 = 374,770.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,984.50x = 374,770.13 × 374,770.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,984.50x = 140,452,646,592.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,452,646,592.52/244,984.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,312.38

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