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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,377 and 356,859

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,377 and 356,859 is: 529,785.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,377 : 356,859 = 356,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,377/356,859 = 356,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,377x = 356,859 × 356,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,377x = 127,348,345,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,348,345,881/240,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,785.90

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