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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,889 and 371,029

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,889 and 371,029 is: 562,142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,889 : 371,029 = 371,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,889/371,029 = 371,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,889x = 371,029 × 371,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,889x = 137,662,518,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,662,518,841/244,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,142.52

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