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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,220 and 379,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,220 and 379,632 is: 590,125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,220 : 379,632 = 379,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,220/379,632 = 379,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,220x = 379,632 × 379,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,220x = 144,120,455,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,120,455,424/244,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,125.52

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