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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,332 and 346,188

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,332 and 346,188 is: 498,669.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,332 : 346,188 = 346,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,332/346,188 = 346,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,332x = 346,188 × 346,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,332x = 119,846,131,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,846,131,344/240,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,669.06

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