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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,082 and 525,616

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,082 and 525,616 is: 1,131,882.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,082 : 525,616 = 525,616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,082/525,616 = 525,616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,082x = 525,616 × 525,616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,082x = 276,272,179,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,272,179,456/244,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131,882.64

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