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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,682 and 362,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,682 and 362,475 is: 536,975.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,682 : 362,475 = 362,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,682/362,475 = 362,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,682x = 362,475 × 362,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,682x = 131,388,125,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,388,125,625/244,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,975.04

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