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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,368 and 526,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,368 and 526,752 is: 1,144,819.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,368 : 526,752 = 526,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,368/526,752 = 526,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,368x = 526,752 × 526,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,368x = 277,467,669,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,467,669,504/242,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,819.73

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