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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,748 and 376,466

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,748 and 376,466 is: 579,071.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,748 : 376,466 = 376,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,748/376,466 = 376,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,748x = 376,466 × 376,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,748x = 141,726,649,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,726,649,156/244,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,071.74

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