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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,474 and 388,985

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,474 and 388,985 is: 618,917.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,474 : 388,985 = 388,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,474/388,985 = 388,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,474x = 388,985 × 388,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,474x = 151,309,330,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,309,330,225/244,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,917.88

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