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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,680 and 374,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,680 and 374,334 is: 572,690.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,680 : 374,334 = 374,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,680/374,334 = 374,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,680x = 374,334 × 374,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,680x = 140,125,943,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,125,943,556/244,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,690.63

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