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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,582 and 571,723

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,582 and 571,723 is: 1,336,431.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,582 : 571,723 = 571,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,582/571,723 = 571,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,582x = 571,723 × 571,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,582x = 326,867,188,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,867,188,729/244,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336,431.91

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