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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,178 and 507,069

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,178 and 507,069 is: 1,052,998.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,178 : 507,069 = 507,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,178/507,069 = 507,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,178x = 507,069 × 507,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,178x = 257,118,970,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,118,970,761/244,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052,998.10

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