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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,834 and 518,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,834 and 518,660 is: 1,112,367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,834 : 518,660 = 518,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,834/518,660 = 518,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,834x = 518,660 × 518,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,834x = 269,008,195,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,008,195,600/241,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,367.14

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