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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,780 and 374,205

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,780 and 374,205 is: 572,062.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,780 : 374,205 = 374,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,780/374,205 = 374,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,780x = 374,205 × 374,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,780x = 140,029,382,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,029,382,025/244,780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,062.19

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