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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,356 and 378,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,356 and 378,358 is: 585,845.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,356 : 378,358 = 378,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,356/378,358 = 378,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,356x = 378,358 × 378,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,356x = 143,154,776,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,154,776,164/244,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,845.14

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