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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,139.06 and 534,826.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,139.06 and 534,826.13 is: 1,171,623.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,139.06 : 534,826.13 = 534,826.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,139.06/534,826.13 = 534,826.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,139.06x = 534,826.13 × 534,826.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,139.06x = 286,038,983,982.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,038,983,982.52/244,139.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171,623.18

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