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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,416 and 518,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,416 and 518,528 is: 1,109,131.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,416 : 518,528 = 518,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,416/518,528 = 518,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,416x = 518,528 × 518,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,416x = 268,871,286,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,871,286,784/242,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109,131.77

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