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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,917.50 and 533,661

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,917.50 and 533,661 is: 1,172,390.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,917.50 : 533,661 = 533,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,917.50/533,661 = 533,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,917.50x = 533,661 × 533,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,917.50x = 284,794,062,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,794,062,921/242,917.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172,390.06

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