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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,554 and 524,729

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,554 and 524,729 is: 1,139,871.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,554 : 524,729 = 524,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,554/524,729 = 524,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,554x = 524,729 × 524,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,554x = 275,340,523,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,340,523,441/241,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139,871.51

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