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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,050 and 525,561

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,050 and 525,561 is: 1,131,794.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,050 : 525,561 = 525,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,050/525,561 = 525,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,050x = 525,561 × 525,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,050x = 276,214,364,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,214,364,721/244,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131,794.16

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