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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,041 and 350,193

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,041 and 350,193 is: 510,892.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,041 : 350,193 = 350,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,041/350,193 = 350,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,041x = 350,193 × 350,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,041x = 122,635,137,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,635,137,249/240,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,892.46

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