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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,964 and 533,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,964 and 533,760 is: 1,172,600.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,964 : 533,760 = 533,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,964/533,760 = 533,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,964x = 533,760 × 533,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,964x = 284,899,737,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,899,737,600/242,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172,600.62

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