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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,667 and 357,559

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,667 and 357,559 is: 522,540.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,667 : 357,559 = 357,559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,667/357,559 = 357,559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,667x = 357,559 × 357,559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,667x = 127,848,438,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,848,438,481/244,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,540.59

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