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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,956 and 374,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,956 and 374,724 is: 573,237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,956 : 374,724 = 374,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,956/374,724 = 374,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,956x = 374,724 × 374,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,956x = 140,418,076,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,418,076,176/244,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,237.95

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