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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,710 and 526,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,710 and 526,430 is: 1,146,533.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,710 : 526,430 = 526,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,710/526,430 = 526,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,710x = 526,430 × 526,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,710x = 277,128,544,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,128,544,900/241,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,533.22

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