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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,100 and 500,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,100 and 500,092 is: 1,024,547.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,100 : 500,092 = 500,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,100/500,092 = 500,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,100x = 500,092 × 500,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,100x = 250,092,008,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,092,008,464/244,100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024,547.35

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