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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,653 and 378,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,653 and 378,114 is: 584,379.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,653 : 378,114 = 378,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,653/378,114 = 378,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,653x = 378,114 × 378,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,653x = 142,970,196,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,970,196,996/244,653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,379.50

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