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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,072 and 562,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,072 and 562,520 is: 1,307,167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,072 : 562,520 = 562,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,072/562,520 = 562,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,072x = 562,520 × 562,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,072x = 316,428,750,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,428,750,400/242,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,167.91

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