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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,662 and 374,769

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,662 and 374,769 is: 574,064.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,662 : 374,769 = 374,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,662/374,769 = 374,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,662x = 374,769 × 374,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,662x = 140,451,803,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,451,803,361/244,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,064.64

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