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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,226 and 533,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,226 and 533,236 is: 1,164,252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,226 : 533,236 = 533,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,226/533,236 = 533,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,226x = 533,236 × 533,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,226x = 284,340,631,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,340,631,696/244,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164,252.09

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