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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,679 and 356,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,679 and 356,367 is: 519,036.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,679 : 356,367 = 356,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,679/356,367 = 356,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,679x = 356,367 × 356,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,679x = 126,997,438,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,997,438,689/244,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,036.94

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