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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,796 and 495,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,796 and 495,222 is: 1,010,085.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,796 : 495,222 = 495,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,796/495,222 = 495,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,796x = 495,222 × 495,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,796x = 245,244,829,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,244,829,284/242,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010,085.95

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