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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,956 and 524,904

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,956 and 524,904 is: 1,124,790.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,956 : 524,904 = 524,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,956/524,904 = 524,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,956x = 524,904 × 524,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,956x = 275,524,209,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,524,209,216/244,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,790.61

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