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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,416 and 377,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,416 and 377,128 is: 591,580.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,416 : 377,128 = 377,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,416/377,128 = 377,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,416x = 377,128 × 377,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,416x = 142,225,528,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,225,528,384/240,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,580.96

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