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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,452 and 346,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,452 and 346,350 is: 498,886.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,452 : 346,350 = 346,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,452/346,350 = 346,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,452x = 346,350 × 346,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,452x = 119,958,322,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,958,322,500/240,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,886.77

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