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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,008 and 526,896

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,008 and 526,896 is: 1,137,747.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,008 : 526,896 = 526,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,008/526,896 = 526,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,008x = 526,896 × 526,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,008x = 277,619,394,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,619,394,816/244,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137,747.10

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