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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,654.96 and 529,787.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,654.96 and 529,787.94 is: 1,161,471.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,654.96 : 529,787.94 = 529,787.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,654.96/529,787.94 = 529,787.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,654.96x = 529,787.94 × 529,787.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,654.96x = 280,675,256,651.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,675,256,651.00/241,654.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161,471.13

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