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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,225 and 520,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,225 and 520,708 is: 1,110,192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,225 : 520,708 = 520,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,225/520,708 = 520,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,225x = 520,708 × 520,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,225x = 271,136,821,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,136,821,264/244,225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110,192.74

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