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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,036 and 370,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,036 and 370,748 is: 563,253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,036 : 370,748 = 370,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,036/370,748 = 370,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,036x = 370,748 × 370,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,036x = 137,454,079,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,454,079,504/244,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,253.29

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