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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,570 and 347,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,570 and 347,955 is: 501,190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,570 : 347,955 = 347,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,570/347,955 = 347,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,570x = 347,955 × 347,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,570x = 121,072,682,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,072,682,025/241,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,190.88

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