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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,372 and 366,914

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,372 and 366,914 is: 560,073.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,372 : 366,914 = 366,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,372/366,914 = 366,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,372x = 366,914 × 366,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,372x = 134,625,883,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,625,883,396/240,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,073.07

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