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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,544 and 504,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,544 and 504,304 is: 1,039,986.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,544 : 504,304 = 504,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,544/504,304 = 504,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,544x = 504,304 × 504,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,544x = 254,322,524,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,322,524,416/244,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039,986.77

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