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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,703 and 358,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,703 and 358,968 is: 526,589.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,703 : 358,968 = 358,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,703/358,968 = 358,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,703x = 358,968 × 358,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,703x = 128,858,025,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,858,025,024/244,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,589.48

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