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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,248 and 514,736

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,248 and 514,736 is: 1,084,771.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,248 : 514,736 = 514,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,248/514,736 = 514,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,248x = 514,736 × 514,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,248x = 264,953,149,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,953,149,696/244,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084,771.01

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