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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,481.81 and 524,445.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,481.81 and 524,445.75 is: 1,138,981.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,481.81 : 524,445.75 = 524,445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,481.81/524,445.75 = 524,445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,481.81x = 524,445.75 × 524,445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,481.81x = 275,043,344,693.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,043,344,693.06/241,481.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,981.61

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