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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,570 and 355,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,570 and 355,250 is: 522,426.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,570 : 355,250 = 355,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,570/355,250 = 355,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,570x = 355,250 × 355,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,570x = 126,202,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,202,562,500/241,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,426.47

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