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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,936 and 371,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,936 and 371,094 is: 562,231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,936 : 371,094 = 371,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,936/371,094 = 371,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,936x = 371,094 × 371,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,936x = 137,710,756,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,710,756,836/244,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,231.59

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