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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,286 and 538,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,286 and 538,266 is: 1,186,029.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,286 : 538,266 = 538,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,286/538,266 = 538,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,286x = 538,266 × 538,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,286x = 289,730,286,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,730,286,756/244,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,029.03

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