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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,381 and 366,927

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,381 and 366,927 is: 560,091.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,381 : 366,927 = 366,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,381/366,927 = 366,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,381x = 366,927 × 366,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,381x = 134,635,423,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,635,423,329/240,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,091.78

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