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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,764 and 526,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,764 and 526,540 is: 1,146,756.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,764 : 526,540 = 526,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,764/526,540 = 526,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,764x = 526,540 × 526,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,764x = 277,244,371,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,244,371,600/241,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,756.22

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