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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,623 and 545,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,623 and 545,901 is: 1,233,359.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,623 : 545,901 = 545,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,623/545,901 = 545,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,623x = 545,901 × 545,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,623x = 298,007,901,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,007,901,801/241,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233,359.00

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