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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,242 and 542,742

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,242 and 542,742 is: 1,110,566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,242 : 542,742 = 542,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,242/542,742 = 542,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,242x = 542,742 × 542,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,242x = 294,568,878,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,568,878,564/265,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110,566.50

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