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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,887 and 371,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,887 and 371,026 is: 562,138.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,887 : 371,026 = 371,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,887/371,026 = 371,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,887x = 371,026 × 371,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,887x = 137,660,292,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,660,292,676/244,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,138.02

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