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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,654 and 355,353

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,654 and 355,353 is: 522,547.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,654 : 355,353 = 355,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,654/355,353 = 355,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,654x = 355,353 × 355,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,654x = 126,275,754,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,275,754,609/241,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,547.75

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