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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,432 and 524,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,432 and 524,664 is: 1,130,797.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,432 : 524,664 = 524,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,432/524,664 = 524,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,432x = 524,664 × 524,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,432x = 275,272,312,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,272,312,896/243,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130,797.57

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