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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,926 and 371,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,926 and 371,080 is: 562,212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,926 : 371,080 = 371,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,926/371,080 = 371,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,926x = 371,080 × 371,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,926x = 137,700,366,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,700,366,400/244,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,212.12

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