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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,710 and 531,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,710 and 531,750 is: 1,169,823.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,710 : 531,750 = 531,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,710/531,750 = 531,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,710x = 531,750 × 531,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,710x = 282,758,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,758,062,500/241,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169,823.60

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