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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,508 and 374,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,508 and 374,028 is: 572,156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,508 : 374,028 = 374,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,508/374,028 = 374,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,508x = 374,028 × 374,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,508x = 139,896,944,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,896,944,784/244,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,156.92

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