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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,511 and 374,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,511 and 374,033 is: 572,165.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,511 : 374,033 = 374,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,511/374,033 = 374,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,511x = 374,033 × 374,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,511x = 139,900,685,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,900,685,089/244,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,165.20

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