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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,217 and 375,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,217 and 375,601 is: 577,667.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,217 : 375,601 = 375,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,217/375,601 = 375,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,217x = 375,601 × 375,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,217x = 141,076,111,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,076,111,201/244,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,667.04

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