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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,215 and 375,598.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,215 and 375,598.27 is: 577,663.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,215 : 375,598.27 = 375,598.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,215/375,598.27 = 375,598.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,215x = 375,598.27 × 375,598.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,215x = 141,074,057,140.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,074,057,140.51/244,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,663.36

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