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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,622 and 374,226

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,622 and 374,226 is: 572,495.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,622 : 374,226 = 374,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,622/374,226 = 374,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,622x = 374,226 × 374,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,622x = 140,045,099,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,045,099,076/244,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,495.93

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