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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,318 and 373,743

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,318 and 373,743 is: 571,729.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,318 : 373,743 = 373,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,318/373,743 = 373,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,318x = 373,743 × 373,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,318x = 139,683,830,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,683,830,049/244,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,729.59

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