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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,498 and 530,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,498 and 530,570 is: 1,165,659.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,498 : 530,570 = 530,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,498/530,570 = 530,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,498x = 530,570 × 530,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,498x = 281,504,524,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,504,524,900/241,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165,659.86

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