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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,047 and 526,069

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,047 and 526,069 is: 1,143,367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,047 : 526,069 = 526,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,047/526,069 = 526,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,047x = 526,069 × 526,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,047x = 276,748,592,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,748,592,761/242,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,367.17

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