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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,544 and 524,641

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,544 and 524,641 is: 1,139,536.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,544 : 524,641 = 524,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,544/524,641 = 524,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,544x = 524,641 × 524,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,544x = 275,248,178,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,248,178,881/241,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139,536.39

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