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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,854 and 511,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,854 and 511,848 is: 1,069,977.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,854 : 511,848 = 511,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,854/511,848 = 511,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,854x = 511,848 × 511,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,854x = 261,988,375,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,988,375,104/244,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,977.93

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