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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,562 and 524,746

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,562 and 524,746 is: 1,139,907.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,562 : 524,746 = 524,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,562/524,746 = 524,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,562x = 524,746 × 524,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,562x = 275,358,364,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,358,364,516/241,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139,907.62

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