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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,881 and 358,932

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,881 and 358,932 is: 526,101.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,881 : 358,932 = 358,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,881/358,932 = 358,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,881x = 358,932 × 358,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,881x = 128,832,180,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,832,180,624/244,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,101.17

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