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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,652 and 376,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,652 and 376,160 is: 578,357.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,652 : 376,160 = 376,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,652/376,160 = 376,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,652x = 376,160 × 376,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,652x = 141,496,345,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,496,345,600/244,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,357.61

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