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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,372 and 348,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,372 and 348,164 is: 504,294.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,372 : 348,164 = 348,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,372/348,164 = 348,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,372x = 348,164 × 348,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,372x = 121,218,170,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,218,170,896/240,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,294.06

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