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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,877 and 524,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,877 and 524,650 is: 1,142,731.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,877 : 524,650 = 524,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,877/524,650 = 524,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,877x = 524,650 × 524,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,877x = 275,257,622,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,257,622,500/240,877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,731.03

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