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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,106 and 527,693

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,106 and 527,693 is: 1,140,733.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,106 : 527,693 = 527,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,106/527,693 = 527,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,106x = 527,693 × 527,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,106x = 278,459,902,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,459,902,249/244,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140,733.54

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