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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,683 and 356,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,683 and 356,373 is: 519,045.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,683 : 356,373 = 356,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,683/356,373 = 356,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,683x = 356,373 × 356,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,683x = 127,001,715,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,001,715,129/244,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,045.93

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