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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,260 and 514,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,260 and 514,760 is: 1,084,818.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,260 : 514,760 = 514,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,260/514,760 = 514,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,260x = 514,760 × 514,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,260x = 264,977,857,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,977,857,600/244,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084,818.87

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