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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,273 and 530,133.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,273 and 530,133.50 is: 1,164,827.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,273 : 530,133.50 = 530,133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,273/530,133.50 = 530,133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,273x = 530,133.50 × 530,133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,273x = 281,041,527,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,041,527,822.25/241,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164,827.92

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