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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,614 and 524,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,614 and 524,754 is: 1,139,697.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,614 : 524,754 = 524,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,614/524,754 = 524,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,614x = 524,754 × 524,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,614x = 275,366,760,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,366,760,516/241,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139,697.04

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