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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,936 and 374,677

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,936 and 374,677 is: 573,140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,936 : 374,677 = 374,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,936/374,677 = 374,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,936x = 374,677 × 374,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,936x = 140,382,854,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,382,854,329/244,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,140.96

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