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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,950 and 240,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,950 and 240,367 is: 390,512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,950 : 240,367 = 240,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,950/240,367 = 240,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,950x = 240,367 × 240,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,950x = 57,776,294,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,776,294,689/147,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,512.30

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