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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,916 and 369,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,916 and 369,174 is: 556,474.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,916 : 369,174 = 369,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,916/369,174 = 369,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,916x = 369,174 × 369,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,916x = 136,289,442,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,289,442,276/244,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,474.23

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