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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,544 and 568,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,544 and 568,343 is: 1,337,287.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,544 : 568,343 = 568,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,544/568,343 = 568,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,544x = 568,343 × 568,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,544x = 323,013,765,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,013,765,649/241,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337,287.47

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