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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,028 and 524,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,028 and 524,952 is: 1,143,330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,028 : 524,952 = 524,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,028/524,952 = 524,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,028x = 524,952 × 524,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,028x = 275,574,602,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,574,602,304/241,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,330.25

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