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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,954 and 524,899

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,954 and 524,899 is: 1,124,778.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,954 : 524,899 = 524,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,954/524,899 = 524,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,954x = 524,899 × 524,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,954x = 275,518,960,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,518,960,201/244,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,778.37

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