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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,559 and 364,582

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,559 and 364,582 is: 543,509.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,559 : 364,582 = 364,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,559/364,582 = 364,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,559x = 364,582 × 364,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,559x = 132,920,034,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,920,034,724/244,559
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,509.07

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