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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,896 and 378,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,896 and 378,264 is: 584,262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,896 : 378,264 = 378,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,896/378,264 = 378,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,896x = 378,264 × 378,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,896x = 143,083,653,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,083,653,696/244,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,262.93

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