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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,318 and 525,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,318 and 525,572 is: 1,130,599.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,318 : 525,572 = 525,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,318/525,572 = 525,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,318x = 525,572 × 525,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,318x = 276,225,927,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,225,927,184/244,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130,599.99

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