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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,916 and 533,659

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,916 and 533,659 is: 1,172,388.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,916 : 533,659 = 533,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,916/533,659 = 533,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,916x = 533,659 × 533,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,916x = 284,791,928,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,791,928,281/242,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172,388.51

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