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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,626 and 524,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,626 and 524,778 is: 1,139,744.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,626 : 524,778 = 524,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,626/524,778 = 524,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,626x = 524,778 × 524,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,626x = 275,391,949,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,391,949,284/241,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139,744.69

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