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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,701 and 541,809

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,701 and 541,809 is: 1,199,655.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,701 : 541,809 = 541,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,701/541,809 = 541,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,701x = 541,809 × 541,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,701x = 293,556,992,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,556,992,481/244,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,655.88

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