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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,692 and 370,413

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,692 and 370,413 is: 560,728.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,692 : 370,413 = 370,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,692/370,413 = 370,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,692x = 370,413 × 370,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,692x = 137,205,790,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,205,790,569/244,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,728.55

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