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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,042 and 447,584

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,042 and 447,584 is: 820,889.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,042 : 447,584 = 447,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,042/447,584 = 447,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,042x = 447,584 × 447,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,042x = 200,331,437,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,331,437,056/244,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,889.18

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