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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,393 and 366,945

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,393 and 366,945 is: 560,118.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,393 : 366,945 = 366,945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,393/366,945 = 366,945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,393x = 366,945 × 366,945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,393x = 134,648,633,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,648,633,025/240,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,118.78

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