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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,993.50 and 367,492.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,993.50 and 367,492.50 is: 551,242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,993.50 : 367,492.50 = 367,492.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,993.50/367,492.50 = 367,492.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,993.50x = 367,492.50 × 367,492.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,993.50x = 135,050,737,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,050,737,556.25/244,993.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,242.13

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