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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,520 and 535,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,520 and 535,696 is: 1,173,606.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,520 : 535,696 = 535,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,520/535,696 = 535,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,520x = 535,696 × 535,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,520x = 286,970,204,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,970,204,416/244,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,606.27

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