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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,597 and 526,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,597 and 526,427 is: 1,142,328.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,597 : 526,427 = 526,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,597/526,427 = 526,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,597x = 526,427 × 526,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,597x = 277,125,386,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,125,386,329/242,597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,328.17

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