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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,248 and 354,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,248 and 354,855 is: 521,961.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,248 : 354,855 = 354,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,248/354,855 = 354,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,248x = 354,855 × 354,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,248x = 125,922,071,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,922,071,025/241,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,961.10

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