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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,663 and 518,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,663 and 518,728 is: 1,099,793.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,663 : 518,728 = 518,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,663/518,728 = 518,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,663x = 518,728 × 518,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,663x = 269,078,737,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,078,737,984/244,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,793.34

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