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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,056 and 517,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,056 and 517,292 is: 1,114,702.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,056 : 517,292 = 517,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,056/517,292 = 517,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,056x = 517,292 × 517,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,056x = 267,591,013,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,591,013,264/240,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,702.46

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