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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,307 and 373,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,307 and 373,727 is: 571,706.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,307 : 373,727 = 373,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,307/373,727 = 373,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,307x = 373,727 × 373,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,307x = 139,671,870,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,671,870,529/244,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,706.38

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