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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,740 and 541,890

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,740 and 541,890 is: 1,199,823.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,740 : 541,890 = 541,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,740/541,890 = 541,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,740x = 541,890 × 541,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,740x = 293,644,772,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,644,772,100/244,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,823.37

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