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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,760 and 376,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,760 and 376,484 is: 579,098.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,760 : 376,484 = 376,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,760/376,484 = 376,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,760x = 376,484 × 376,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,760x = 141,740,202,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,740,202,256/244,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,098.72

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