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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,674 and 539,018

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,674 and 539,018 is: 1,187,459.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,674 : 539,018 = 539,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,674/539,018 = 539,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,674x = 539,018 × 539,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,674x = 290,540,404,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,540,404,324/244,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,459.25

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