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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,080 and 373,896

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,080 and 373,896 is: 572,755.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,080 : 373,896 = 373,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,080/373,896 = 373,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,080x = 373,896 × 373,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,080x = 139,798,218,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,798,218,816/244,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,755.73

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