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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,562 and 355,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,562 and 355,239 is: 522,411.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,562 : 355,239 = 355,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,562/355,239 = 355,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,562x = 355,239 × 355,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,562x = 126,194,747,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,194,747,121/241,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,411.42

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