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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,457 and 526,882.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,457 and 526,882.50 is: 1,144,966.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,457 : 526,882.50 = 526,882.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,457/526,882.50 = 526,882.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,457x = 526,882.50 × 526,882.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,457x = 277,605,168,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,605,168,806.25/242,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,966.61

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