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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,677 and 374,329

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,677 and 374,329 is: 572,682.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,677 : 374,329 = 374,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,677/374,329 = 374,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,677x = 374,329 × 374,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,677x = 140,122,200,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,122,200,241/244,677
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,682.35

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