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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,426 and 511,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,426 and 511,175 is: 1,069,034.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,426 : 511,175 = 511,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,426/511,175 = 511,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,426x = 511,175 × 511,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,426x = 261,299,880,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,299,880,625/244,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,034.72

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