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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,990 and 519,084

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,990 and 519,084 is: 1,104,341.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,990 : 519,084 = 519,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,990/519,084 = 519,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,990x = 519,084 × 519,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,990x = 269,448,199,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,448,199,056/243,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,341.16

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