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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,934 and 371,091

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,934 and 371,091 is: 562,227.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,934 : 371,091 = 371,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,934/371,091 = 371,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,934x = 371,091 × 371,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,934x = 137,708,530,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,708,530,281/244,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,227.09

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