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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,296 and 357,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,296 and 357,696 is: 523,735.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,296 : 357,696 = 357,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,296/357,696 = 357,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,296x = 357,696 × 357,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,296x = 127,946,428,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,946,428,416/244,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,735.26

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