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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,509 and 374,031

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,509 and 374,031 is: 572,163.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,509 : 374,031 = 374,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,509/374,031 = 374,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,509x = 374,031 × 374,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,509x = 139,899,188,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,899,188,961/244,509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,163.76

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