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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,953 and 374,721

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,953 and 374,721 is: 573,235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,953 : 374,721 = 374,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,953/374,721 = 374,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,953x = 374,721 × 374,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,953x = 140,415,827,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,415,827,841/244,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,235.80

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