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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,464 and 524,578.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,464 and 524,578.50 is: 1,139,642.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,464 : 524,578.50 = 524,578.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,464/524,578.50 = 524,578.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,464x = 524,578.50 × 524,578.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,464x = 275,182,602,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,182,602,662.25/241,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139,642.36

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