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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,536 and 504,785

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,536 and 504,785 is: 1,042,005.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,536 : 504,785 = 504,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,536/504,785 = 504,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,536x = 504,785 × 504,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,536x = 254,807,896,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,807,896,225/244,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042,005.66

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