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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,728 and 541,863

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,728 and 541,863 is: 1,199,762.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,728 : 541,863 = 541,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,728/541,863 = 541,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,728x = 541,863 × 541,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,728x = 293,615,510,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,615,510,769/244,728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,762.64

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