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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,617 and 374,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,617 and 374,220 is: 572,489.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,617 : 374,220 = 374,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,617/374,220 = 374,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,617x = 374,220 × 374,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,617x = 140,040,608,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,040,608,400/244,617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,489.27

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