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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,766 and 374,393

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,766 and 374,393 is: 572,669.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,766 : 374,393 = 374,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,766/374,393 = 374,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,766x = 374,393 × 374,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,766x = 140,170,118,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,170,118,449/244,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,669.89

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