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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,710 and 518,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,710 and 518,430 is: 1,111,950.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,710 : 518,430 = 518,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,710/518,430 = 518,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,710x = 518,430 × 518,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,710x = 268,769,664,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,769,664,900/241,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111,950.95

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