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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,080 and 570,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,080 and 570,240 is: 1,332,242.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,080 : 570,240 = 570,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,080/570,240 = 570,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,080x = 570,240 × 570,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,080x = 325,173,657,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,173,657,600/244,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332,242.12

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