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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,362 and 530,003

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,362 and 530,003 is: 1,163,825.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,362 : 530,003 = 530,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,362/530,003 = 530,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,362x = 530,003 × 530,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,362x = 280,903,180,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,903,180,009/241,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163,825.21

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