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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,704 and 517,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,704 and 517,056 is: 1,092,531.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,704 : 517,056 = 517,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,704/517,056 = 517,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,704x = 517,056 × 517,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,704x = 267,346,907,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,346,907,136/244,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092,531.82

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