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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,158 and 525,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,158 and 525,132 is: 1,129,447.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,158 : 525,132 = 525,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,158/525,132 = 525,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,158x = 525,132 × 525,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,158x = 275,763,617,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,763,617,424/244,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129,447.40

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