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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,626 and 362,403

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,626 and 362,403 is: 536,884.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,626 : 362,403 = 362,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,626/362,403 = 362,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,626x = 362,403 × 362,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,626x = 131,335,934,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,335,934,409/244,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,884.61

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