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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,518 and 504,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,518 and 504,750 is: 1,041,937.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,518 : 504,750 = 504,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,518/504,750 = 504,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,518x = 504,750 × 504,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,518x = 254,772,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,772,562,500/244,518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,937.86

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