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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,558 and 364,579

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,558 and 364,579 is: 543,502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,558 : 364,579 = 364,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,558/364,579 = 364,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,558x = 364,579 × 364,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,558x = 132,917,847,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,917,847,241/244,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,502.35

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