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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,954 and 524,900

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,954 and 524,900 is: 1,124,782.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,954 : 524,900 = 524,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,954/524,900 = 524,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,954x = 524,900 × 524,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,954x = 275,520,010,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,520,010,000/244,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,782.65

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