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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,553 and 576,375

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,553 and 576,375 is: 1,358,430.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,553 : 576,375 = 576,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,553/576,375 = 576,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,553x = 576,375 × 576,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,553x = 332,208,140,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,208,140,625/244,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358,430.04

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