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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,630 and 362,409

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,630 and 362,409 is: 536,893.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,630 : 362,409 = 362,409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,630/362,409 = 362,409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,630x = 362,409 × 362,409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,630x = 131,340,283,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,340,283,281/244,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,893.61

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