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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,490 and 526,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,490 and 526,452 is: 1,142,940.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,490 : 526,452 = 526,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,490/526,452 = 526,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,490x = 526,452 × 526,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,490x = 277,151,708,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,151,708,304/242,490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,940.77

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