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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,569 and 504,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,569 and 504,852 is: 1,042,141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,569 : 504,852 = 504,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,569/504,852 = 504,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,569x = 504,852 × 504,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,569x = 254,875,541,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,875,541,904/244,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042,141.65

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