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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,392 and 366,944

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,392 and 366,944 is: 560,118.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,392 : 366,944 = 366,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,392/366,944 = 366,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,392x = 366,944 × 366,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,392x = 134,647,899,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,647,899,136/240,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,118.05

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