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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,608 and 376,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,608 and 376,704 is: 580,135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,608 : 376,704 = 376,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,608/376,704 = 376,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,608x = 376,704 × 376,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,608x = 141,905,903,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,905,903,616/244,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,135.99

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