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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,949.50 and 524,891

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,949.50 and 524,891 is: 1,124,764.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,949.50 : 524,891 = 524,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,949.50/524,891 = 524,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,949.50x = 524,891 × 524,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,949.50x = 275,510,561,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,510,561,881/244,949.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,764.74

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