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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,580 and 240,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,580 and 240,324 is: 499,702.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,580 : 240,324 = 240,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,580/240,324 = 240,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,580x = 240,324 × 240,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,580x = 57,755,624,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,755,624,976/115,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,702.59

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