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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,302 and 537,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,302 and 537,636 is: 1,183,176.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,302 : 537,636 = 537,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,302/537,636 = 537,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,302x = 537,636 × 537,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,302x = 289,052,468,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,052,468,496/244,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183,176.84

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