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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,407 and 366,967

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,407 and 366,967 is: 560,153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,407 : 366,967 = 366,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,407/366,967 = 366,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,407x = 366,967 × 366,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,407x = 134,664,779,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,664,779,089/240,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,153.32

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