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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,944 and 533,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,944 and 533,720 is: 1,172,521.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,944 : 533,720 = 533,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,944/533,720 = 533,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,944x = 533,720 × 533,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,944x = 284,857,038,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,857,038,400/242,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172,521.40

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