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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,596 and 504,420

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,596 and 504,420 is: 1,040,244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,596 : 504,420 = 504,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,596/504,420 = 504,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,596x = 504,420 × 504,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,596x = 254,439,536,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,439,536,400/244,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040,244.06

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