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Finding the Third Proportional to 163,790 and 240,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 163,790 and 240,313 is: 352,587.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,790 : 240,313 = 240,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,790/240,313 = 240,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,790x = 240,313 × 240,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,790x = 57,750,337,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,750,337,969/163,790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,587.69

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