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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,818 and 374,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,818 and 374,472 is: 572,789.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,818 : 374,472 = 374,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,818/374,472 = 374,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,818x = 374,472 × 374,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,818x = 140,229,278,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,229,278,784/244,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,789.90

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