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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,746 and 528,099

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,746 and 528,099 is: 1,148,890.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,746 : 528,099 = 528,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,746/528,099 = 528,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,746x = 528,099 × 528,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,746x = 278,888,553,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,888,553,801/242,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148,890.42

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