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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,069 and 525,602

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,069 and 525,602 is: 1,131,882.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,069 : 525,602 = 525,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,069/525,602 = 525,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,069x = 525,602 × 525,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,069x = 276,257,462,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,257,462,404/244,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131,882.63

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