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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,080 and 366,827

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,080 and 366,827 is: 551,303.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,080 : 366,827 = 366,827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,080/366,827 = 366,827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,080x = 366,827 × 366,827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,080x = 134,562,047,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,562,047,929/244,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,303.05

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