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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,800 and 374,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,800 and 374,444 is: 572,746.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,800 : 374,444 = 374,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,800/374,444 = 374,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,800x = 374,444 × 374,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,800x = 140,208,309,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,208,309,136/244,800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,746.36

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