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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,462 and 526,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,462 and 526,396 is: 1,142,829.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,462 : 526,396 = 526,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,462/526,396 = 526,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,462x = 526,396 × 526,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,462x = 277,092,748,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,092,748,816/242,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,829.59

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