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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,226 and 514,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,226 and 514,692 is: 1,084,683.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,226 : 514,692 = 514,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,226/514,692 = 514,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,226x = 514,692 × 514,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,226x = 264,907,854,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,907,854,864/244,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084,683.26

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