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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,417 and 357,875

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,417 and 357,875 is: 524,000.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,417 : 357,875 = 357,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,417/357,875 = 357,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,417x = 357,875 × 357,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,417x = 128,074,515,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,074,515,625/244,417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,000.03

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