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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,074 and 571,132.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,074 and 571,132.50 is: 1,353,079.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,074 : 571,132.50 = 571,132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,074/571,132.50 = 571,132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,074x = 571,132.50 × 571,132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,074x = 326,192,332,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,192,332,556.25/241,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353,079.69

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