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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,520 and 526,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,520 and 526,512 is: 1,143,059.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,520 : 526,512 = 526,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,520/526,512 = 526,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,520x = 526,512 × 526,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,520x = 277,214,886,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,214,886,144/242,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,059.90

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