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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,479 and 389,014

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,479 and 389,014 is: 618,997.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,479 : 389,014 = 389,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,479/389,014 = 389,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,479x = 389,014 × 389,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,479x = 151,331,892,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,331,892,196/244,479
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,997.51

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