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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,580 and 497,256

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,580 and 497,256 is: 1,019,307.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,580 : 497,256 = 497,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,580/497,256 = 497,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,580x = 497,256 × 497,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,580x = 247,263,529,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,263,529,536/242,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,307.15

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