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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,570 and 355,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,570 and 355,251 is: 522,429.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,570 : 355,251 = 355,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,570/355,251 = 355,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,570x = 355,251 × 355,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,570x = 126,203,273,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,203,273,001/241,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,429.41

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