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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,668 and 518,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,668 and 518,328 is: 1,111,706.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,668 : 518,328 = 518,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,668/518,328 = 518,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,668x = 518,328 × 518,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,668x = 268,663,915,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,663,915,584/241,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111,706.62

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