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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,156 and 373,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,156 and 373,271 is: 570,664.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,156 : 373,271 = 373,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,156/373,271 = 373,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,156x = 373,271 × 373,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,156x = 139,331,239,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,331,239,441/244,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,664.82

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