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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,612 and 526,460

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,612 and 526,460 is: 1,142,400.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,612 : 526,460 = 526,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,612/526,460 = 526,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,612x = 526,460 × 526,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,612x = 277,160,131,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,160,131,600/242,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,400.75

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