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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,555 and 524,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,555 and 524,730 is: 1,139,871.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,555 : 524,730 = 524,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,555/524,730 = 524,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,555x = 524,730 × 524,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,555x = 275,341,572,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,341,572,900/241,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139,871.14

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