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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,493 and 374,004

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,493 and 374,004 is: 572,118.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,493 : 374,004 = 374,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,493/374,004 = 374,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,493x = 374,004 × 374,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,493x = 139,878,992,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,878,992,016/244,493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,118.60

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