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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,083 and 377,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,083 and 377,901 is: 585,084.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,083 : 377,901 = 377,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,083/377,901 = 377,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,083x = 377,901 × 377,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,083x = 142,809,165,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,809,165,801/244,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,084.44

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