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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,924 and 244,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,924 and 244,304 is: 514,858.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,924 : 244,304 = 244,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,924/244,304 = 244,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,924x = 244,304 × 244,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,924x = 59,684,444,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,684,444,416/115,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,858.39

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