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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,082 and 570,245

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,082 and 570,245 is: 1,332,254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,082 : 570,245 = 570,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,082/570,245 = 570,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,082x = 570,245 × 570,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,082x = 325,179,360,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,179,360,025/244,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332,254.57

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