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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,944 and 533,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,944 and 533,628 is: 1,162,546.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,944 : 533,628 = 533,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,944/533,628 = 533,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,944x = 533,628 × 533,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,944x = 284,758,842,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,758,842,384/244,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,546.71

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