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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,968 and 374,739

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,968 and 374,739 is: 573,255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,968 : 374,739 = 374,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,968/374,739 = 374,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,968x = 374,739 × 374,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,968x = 140,429,318,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,429,318,121/244,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,255.76

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