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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,592 and 504,412

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,592 and 504,412 is: 1,040,228.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,592 : 504,412 = 504,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,592/504,412 = 504,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,592x = 504,412 × 504,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,592x = 254,431,465,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,431,465,744/244,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040,228.08

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