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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,660 and 355,362

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,660 and 355,362 is: 522,561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,660 : 355,362 = 355,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,660/355,362 = 355,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,660x = 355,362 × 355,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,660x = 126,282,151,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,282,151,044/241,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,561.25

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