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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,604 and 337,988

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,604 and 337,988 is: 467,023.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,604 : 337,988 = 337,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,604/337,988 = 337,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,604x = 337,988 × 337,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,604x = 114,235,888,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,235,888,144/244,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,023.79

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