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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,828 and 495,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,828 and 495,292 is: 1,010,238.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,828 : 495,292 = 495,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,828/495,292 = 495,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,828x = 495,292 × 495,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,828x = 245,314,165,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,314,165,264/242,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010,238.38

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