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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,524 and 530,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,524 and 530,853 is: 1,166,778.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,524 : 530,853 = 530,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,524/530,853 = 530,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,524x = 530,853 × 530,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,524x = 281,804,907,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,804,907,609/241,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166,778.07

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