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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,466 and 530,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,466 and 530,740 is: 1,166,561.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,466 : 530,740 = 530,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,466/530,740 = 530,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,466x = 530,740 × 530,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,466x = 281,684,947,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,684,947,600/241,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166,561.53

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