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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,608 and 374,207.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,608 and 374,207.25 is: 572,471.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,608 : 374,207.25 = 374,207.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,608/374,207.25 = 374,207.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,608x = 374,207.25 × 374,207.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,608x = 140,031,065,952.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,031,065,952.56/244,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,471.33

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