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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,931 and 374,669

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,931 and 374,669 is: 573,128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,931 : 374,669 = 374,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,931/374,669 = 374,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,931x = 374,669 × 374,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,931x = 140,376,859,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,376,859,561/244,931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,128.19

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