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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,656 and 357,543

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,656 and 357,543 is: 522,517.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,656 : 357,543 = 357,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,656/357,543 = 357,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,656x = 357,543 × 357,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,656x = 127,836,996,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,836,996,849/244,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,517.32

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