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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,042 and 386,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,042 and 386,664 is: 622,845.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,042 : 386,664 = 386,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,042/386,664 = 386,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,042x = 386,664 × 386,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,042x = 149,509,048,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,509,048,896/240,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,845.37

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