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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,317 and 530,412

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,317 and 530,412 is: 1,151,524.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,317 : 530,412 = 530,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,317/530,412 = 530,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,317x = 530,412 × 530,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,317x = 281,336,889,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,336,889,744/244,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,524.00

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