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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,284 and 538,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,284 and 538,262 is: 1,186,021.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,284 : 538,262 = 538,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,284/538,262 = 538,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,284x = 538,262 × 538,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,284x = 289,725,980,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,725,980,644/244,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,021.11

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