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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,224 and 533,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,224 and 533,232 is: 1,164,244.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,224 : 533,232 = 533,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,224/533,232 = 533,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,224x = 533,232 × 533,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,224x = 284,336,365,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,336,365,824/244,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164,244.16

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