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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,336 and 365,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,336 and 365,688 is: 556,419.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,336 : 365,688 = 365,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,336/365,688 = 365,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,336x = 365,688 × 365,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,336x = 133,727,713,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,727,713,344/240,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,419.82

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