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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,054 and 532,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,054 and 532,268 is: 1,160,846.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,054 : 532,268 = 532,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,054/532,268 = 532,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,054x = 532,268 × 532,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,054x = 283,309,223,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,309,223,824/244,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160,846.47

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