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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,052 and 517,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,052 and 517,283 is: 1,114,682.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,052 : 517,283 = 517,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,052/517,283 = 517,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,052x = 517,283 × 517,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,052x = 267,581,702,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,581,702,089/240,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,682.24

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