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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,864 and 366,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,864 and 366,444 is: 550,639.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,864 : 366,444 = 366,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,864/366,444 = 366,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,864x = 366,444 × 366,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,864x = 134,281,205,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,281,205,136/243,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,639.72

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