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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,973 and 524,937

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,973 and 524,937 is: 1,124,853.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,973 : 524,937 = 524,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,973/524,937 = 524,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,973x = 524,937 × 524,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,973x = 275,558,853,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,558,853,969/244,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,853.98

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