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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,881 and 374,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,881 and 374,571 is: 572,945.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,881 : 374,571 = 374,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,881/374,571 = 374,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,881x = 374,571 × 374,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,881x = 140,303,434,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,303,434,041/244,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,945.37

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