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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,608 and 526,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,608 and 526,656 is: 1,143,270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,608 : 526,656 = 526,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,608/526,656 = 526,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,608x = 526,656 × 526,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,608x = 277,366,542,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,366,542,336/242,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,270.39

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