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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,458 and 530,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,458 and 530,060 is: 1,158,813.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,458 : 530,060 = 530,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,458/530,060 = 530,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,458x = 530,060 × 530,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,458x = 280,963,603,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,963,603,600/242,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158,813.50

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