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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,260 and 530,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,260 and 530,298 is: 1,151,297.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,260 : 530,298 = 530,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,260/530,298 = 530,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,260x = 530,298 × 530,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,260x = 281,215,968,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,215,968,804/244,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,297.67

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