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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,672 and 539,016

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,672 and 539,016 is: 1,187,460.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,672 : 539,016 = 539,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,672/539,016 = 539,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,672x = 539,016 × 539,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,672x = 290,538,248,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,538,248,256/244,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,460.14

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