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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,281 and 530,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,281 and 530,150 is: 1,164,861.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,281 : 530,150 = 530,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,281/530,150 = 530,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,281x = 530,150 × 530,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,281x = 281,059,022,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,059,022,500/241,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164,861.81

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