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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,322 and 496,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,322 and 496,728 is: 1,018,226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,322 : 496,728 = 496,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,322/496,728 = 496,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,322x = 496,728 × 496,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,322x = 246,738,705,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,738,705,984/242,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018,226.60

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