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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,008 and 389,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,008 and 389,610 is: 622,094.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,008 : 389,610 = 389,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,008/389,610 = 389,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,008x = 389,610 × 389,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,008x = 151,795,952,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,795,952,100/244,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,094.16

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