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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,391 and 366,942

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,391 and 366,942 is: 560,114.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,391 : 366,942 = 366,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,391/366,942 = 366,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,391x = 366,942 × 366,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,391x = 134,646,431,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,646,431,364/240,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,114.28

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