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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,982 and 524,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,982 and 524,954 is: 1,124,885.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,982 : 524,954 = 524,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,982/524,954 = 524,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,982x = 524,954 × 524,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,982x = 275,576,702,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,576,702,116/244,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,885.51

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