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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,891 and 371,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,891 and 371,032 is: 562,147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,891 : 371,032 = 371,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,891/371,032 = 371,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,891x = 371,032 × 371,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,891x = 137,664,745,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,664,745,024/244,891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,147.02

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