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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,376 and 366,920

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,376 and 366,920 is: 560,082.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,376 : 366,920 = 366,920 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,376/366,920 = 366,920/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,376x = 366,920 × 366,920
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,376x = 134,630,286,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,630,286,400/240,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,082.06

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