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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,552 and 524,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,552 and 524,725 is: 1,139,863.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,552 : 524,725 = 524,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,552/524,725 = 524,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,552x = 524,725 × 524,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,552x = 275,336,325,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,336,325,625/241,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139,863.57

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