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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,344 and 538,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,344 and 538,392 is: 1,186,302.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,344 : 538,392 = 538,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,344/538,392 = 538,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,344x = 538,392 × 538,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,344x = 289,865,945,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,865,945,664/244,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,302.69

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