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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,235.50 and 368,497.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,235.50 and 368,497.50 is: 565,238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,235.50 : 368,497.50 = 368,497.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,235.50/368,497.50 = 368,497.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,235.50x = 368,497.50 × 368,497.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,235.50x = 135,790,407,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,790,407,506.25/240,235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,238.72

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