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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,793 and 495,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,793 and 495,216 is: 1,010,073.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,793 : 495,216 = 495,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,793/495,216 = 495,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,793x = 495,216 × 495,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,793x = 245,238,886,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,238,886,656/242,793
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010,073.96

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