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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,446 and 524,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,446 and 524,874 is: 1,141,011.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,446 : 524,874 = 524,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,446/524,874 = 524,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,446x = 524,874 × 524,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,446x = 275,492,715,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,492,715,876/241,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,011.72

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