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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,898 and 378,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,898 and 378,267 is: 584,267.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,898 : 378,267 = 378,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,898/378,267 = 378,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,898x = 378,267 × 378,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,898x = 143,085,923,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,085,923,289/244,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,267.42

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