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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,102 and 525,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,102 and 525,660 is: 1,131,979.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,102 : 525,660 = 525,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,102/525,660 = 525,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,102x = 525,660 × 525,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,102x = 276,318,435,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,318,435,600/244,102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131,979.40

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