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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,048 and 532,256

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,048 and 532,256 is: 1,160,822.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,048 : 532,256 = 532,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,048/532,256 = 532,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,048x = 532,256 × 532,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,048x = 283,296,449,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,296,449,536/244,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160,822.66

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