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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,640 and 535,904

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,640 and 535,904 is: 1,173,941.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,640 : 535,904 = 535,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,640/535,904 = 535,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,640x = 535,904 × 535,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,640x = 287,193,097,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,193,097,216/244,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,941.70

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