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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,651 and 530,015

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,651 and 530,015 is: 1,148,231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,651 : 530,015 = 530,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,651/530,015 = 530,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,651x = 530,015 × 530,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,651x = 280,915,900,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,915,900,225/244,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148,231.15

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