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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,331 and 530,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,331 and 530,440 is: 1,151,579.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,331 : 530,440 = 530,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,331/530,440 = 530,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,331x = 530,440 × 530,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,331x = 281,366,593,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,366,593,600/244,331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,579.59

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