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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,683 and 518,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,683 and 518,370 is: 1,111,817.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,683 : 518,370 = 518,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,683/518,370 = 518,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,683x = 518,370 × 518,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,683x = 268,707,456,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,707,456,900/241,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111,817.78

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