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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,215 and 379,626.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,215 and 379,626.75 is: 590,121.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,215 : 379,626.75 = 379,626.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,215/379,626.75 = 379,626.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,215x = 379,626.75 × 379,626.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,215x = 144,116,469,315.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,116,469,315.56/244,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,121.28

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