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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,786 and 504,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,786 and 504,244 is: 1,060,370.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,786 : 504,244 = 504,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,786/504,244 = 504,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,786x = 504,244 × 504,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,786x = 254,262,011,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,262,011,536/239,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060,370.55

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