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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,362 and 529,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,362 and 529,380 is: 1,161,090.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,362 : 529,380 = 529,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,362/529,380 = 529,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,362x = 529,380 × 529,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,362x = 280,243,184,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,243,184,400/241,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161,090.75

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