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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,143 and 373,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,143 and 373,251 is: 570,634.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,143 : 373,251 = 373,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,143/373,251 = 373,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,143x = 373,251 × 373,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,143x = 139,316,309,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,316,309,001/244,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,634.05

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