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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,458 and 524,469

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,458 and 524,469 is: 1,139,194.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,458 : 524,469 = 524,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,458/524,469 = 524,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,458x = 524,469 × 524,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,458x = 275,067,731,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,067,731,961/241,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139,194.94

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