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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,858 and 500,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,858 and 500,832 is: 1,041,413.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,858 : 500,832 = 500,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,858/500,832 = 500,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,858x = 500,832 × 500,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,858x = 250,832,692,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,832,692,224/240,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,413.17

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