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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,003 and 364,569

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,003 and 364,569 is: 544,708.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,003 : 364,569 = 364,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,003/364,569 = 364,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,003x = 364,569 × 364,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,003x = 132,910,555,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,910,555,761/244,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,708.70

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