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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,980 and 524,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,980 and 524,950 is: 1,124,877.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,980 : 524,950 = 524,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,980/524,950 = 524,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,980x = 524,950 × 524,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,980x = 275,572,502,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,572,502,500/244,980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,877.55

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