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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,282 and 538,257

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,282 and 538,257 is: 1,186,008.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,282 : 538,257 = 538,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,282/538,257 = 538,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,282x = 538,257 × 538,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,282x = 289,720,598,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,720,598,049/244,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,008.79

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