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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,368 and 538,416

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,368 and 538,416 is: 1,186,291.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,368 : 538,416 = 538,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,368/538,416 = 538,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,368x = 538,416 × 538,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,368x = 289,891,789,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,891,789,056/244,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,291.94

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