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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,220 and 508,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,220 and 508,972 is: 1,060,734.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,220 : 508,972 = 508,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,220/508,972 = 508,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,220x = 508,972 × 508,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,220x = 259,052,496,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,052,496,784/244,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060,734.16

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