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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,030 and 370,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,030 and 370,744 is: 563,254.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,030 : 370,744 = 370,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,030/370,744 = 370,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,030x = 370,744 × 370,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,030x = 137,451,113,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,451,113,536/244,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,254.98

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