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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,452 and 530,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,452 and 530,712 is: 1,166,506.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,452 : 530,712 = 530,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,452/530,712 = 530,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,452x = 530,712 × 530,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,452x = 281,655,226,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,655,226,944/241,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166,506.08

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