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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,065.63 and 524,424.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,065.63 and 524,424.75 is: 1,145,608.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,065.63 : 524,424.75 = 524,424.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,065.63/524,424.75 = 524,424.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,065.63x = 524,424.75 × 524,424.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,065.63x = 275,021,318,412.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,021,318,412.56/240,065.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,608.91

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