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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,992 and 533,736

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,992 and 533,736 is: 1,162,789.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,992 : 533,736 = 533,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,992/533,736 = 533,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,992x = 533,736 × 533,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,992x = 284,874,117,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,874,117,696/244,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,789.47

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