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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,736 and 376,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,736 and 376,448 is: 579,044.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,736 : 376,448 = 376,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,736/376,448 = 376,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,736x = 376,448 × 376,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,736x = 141,713,096,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,713,096,704/244,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,044.75

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