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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,395 and 511,137

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,395 and 511,137 is: 1,069,011.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,395 : 511,137 = 511,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,395/511,137 = 511,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,395x = 511,137 × 511,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,395x = 261,261,032,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,261,032,769/244,395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,011.37

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