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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,341 and 357,777

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,341 and 357,777 is: 523,875.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,341 : 357,777 = 357,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,341/357,777 = 357,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,341x = 357,777 × 357,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,341x = 128,004,381,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,004,381,729/244,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,875.98

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