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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,321 and 525,578

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,321 and 525,578 is: 1,130,611.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,321 : 525,578 = 525,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,321/525,578 = 525,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,321x = 525,578 × 525,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,321x = 276,232,234,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,232,234,084/244,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130,611.92

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