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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,984.50 and 576,405

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,984.50 and 576,405 is: 1,356,178.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,984.50 : 576,405 = 576,405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,984.50/576,405 = 576,405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,984.50x = 576,405 × 576,405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,984.50x = 332,242,724,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,242,724,025/244,984.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356,178.55

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