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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,658 and 378,120

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,658 and 378,120 is: 584,386.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,658 : 378,120 = 378,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,658/378,120 = 378,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,658x = 378,120 × 378,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,658x = 142,974,734,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,974,734,400/244,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,386.10

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