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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,399 and 373,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,399 and 373,722 is: 580,984.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,399 : 373,722 = 373,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,399/373,722 = 373,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,399x = 373,722 × 373,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,399x = 139,668,133,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,668,133,284/240,399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,984.67

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