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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,948 and 374,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,948 and 374,712 is: 573,219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,948 : 374,712 = 374,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,948/374,712 = 374,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,948x = 374,712 × 374,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,948x = 140,409,082,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,409,082,944/244,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,219.96

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