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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,272 and 525,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,272 and 525,392 is: 1,130,038.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,272 : 525,392 = 525,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,272/525,392 = 525,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,272x = 525,392 × 525,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,272x = 276,036,753,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,036,753,664/244,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130,038.46

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