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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,235 and 514,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,235 and 514,710 is: 1,084,719.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,235 : 514,710 = 514,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,235/514,710 = 514,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,235x = 514,710 × 514,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,235x = 264,926,384,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,926,384,100/244,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084,719.16

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