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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,448 and 522,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,448 and 522,368 is: 1,134,833.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,448 : 522,368 = 522,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,448/522,368 = 522,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,448x = 522,368 × 522,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,448x = 272,868,327,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,868,327,424/240,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134,833.01

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