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Finding the Third Proportional to 241 and 522

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Solution

The third proportional to 241 and 522 is: 1,130.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241 : 522 = 522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241/522 = 522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241x = 522 × 522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241x = 272,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,484/241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.64

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