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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,544 and 535,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,544 and 535,744 is: 1,173,701.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,544 : 535,744 = 535,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,544/535,744 = 535,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,544x = 535,744 × 535,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,544x = 287,021,633,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,021,633,536/244,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,701.39

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