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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,599 and 531,463

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,599 and 531,463 is: 1,159,499.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,599 : 531,463 = 531,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,599/531,463 = 531,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,599x = 531,463 × 531,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,599x = 282,452,920,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,452,920,369/243,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159,499.51

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