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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,738 and 502,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,738 and 502,652 is: 1,032,365.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,738 : 502,652 = 502,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,738/502,652 = 502,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,738x = 502,652 × 502,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,738x = 252,659,033,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,659,033,104/244,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032,365.36

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