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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,552 and 524,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,552 and 524,726 is: 1,139,867.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,552 : 524,726 = 524,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,552/524,726 = 524,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,552x = 524,726 × 524,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,552x = 275,337,375,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,337,375,076/241,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139,867.92

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