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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,374 and 348,159

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,374 and 348,159 is: 504,275.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,374 : 348,159 = 348,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,374/348,159 = 348,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,374x = 348,159 × 348,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,374x = 121,214,689,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,214,689,281/240,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,275.38

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