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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,052 and 532,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,052 and 532,264 is: 1,160,838.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,052 : 532,264 = 532,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,052/532,264 = 532,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,052x = 532,264 × 532,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,052x = 283,304,965,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,304,965,696/244,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160,838.53

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