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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,309 and 373,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,309 and 373,730 is: 571,710.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,309 : 373,730 = 373,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,309/373,730 = 373,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,309x = 373,730 × 373,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,309x = 139,674,112,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,674,112,900/244,309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,710.88

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