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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,598 and 526,429

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,598 and 526,429 is: 1,142,332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,598 : 526,429 = 526,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,598/526,429 = 526,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,598x = 526,429 × 526,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,598x = 277,127,492,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,127,492,041/242,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,332.14

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