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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,316 and 525,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,316 and 525,568 is: 1,130,592.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,316 : 525,568 = 525,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,316/525,568 = 525,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,316x = 525,568 × 525,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,316x = 276,221,722,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,221,722,624/244,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130,592.03

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