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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,316 and 373,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,316 and 373,740 is: 571,725.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,316 : 373,740 = 373,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,316/373,740 = 373,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,316x = 373,740 × 373,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,316x = 139,681,587,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,681,587,600/244,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,725.09

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