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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,826 and 503,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,826 and 503,270 is: 1,047,367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,826 : 503,270 = 503,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,826/503,270 = 503,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,826x = 503,270 × 503,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,826x = 253,280,692,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,280,692,900/241,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047,367.50

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