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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,420 and 368,189

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,420 and 368,189 is: 554,631.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,420 : 368,189 = 368,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,420/368,189 = 368,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,420x = 368,189 × 368,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,420x = 135,563,139,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,563,139,721/244,420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,631.94

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