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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,232 and 533,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,232 and 533,248 is: 1,164,275.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,232 : 533,248 = 533,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,232/533,248 = 533,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,232x = 533,248 × 533,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,232x = 284,353,429,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,353,429,504/244,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164,275.89

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