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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,546 and 375,931

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,546 and 375,931 is: 577,904.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,546 : 375,931 = 375,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,546/375,931 = 375,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,546x = 375,931 × 375,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,546x = 141,324,116,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,324,116,761/244,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,904.02

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