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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,252 and 514,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,252 and 514,744 is: 1,084,786.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,252 : 514,744 = 514,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,252/514,744 = 514,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,252x = 514,744 × 514,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,252x = 264,961,385,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,961,385,536/244,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084,786.96

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