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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,452 and 517,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,452 and 517,112 is: 1,112,092.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,452 : 517,112 = 517,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,452/517,112 = 517,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,452x = 517,112 × 517,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,452x = 267,404,820,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,404,820,544/240,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,092.31

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