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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,044 and 370,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,044 and 370,760 is: 563,271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,044 : 370,760 = 370,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,044/370,760 = 370,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,044x = 370,760 × 370,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,044x = 137,462,977,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,462,977,600/244,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,271.29

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