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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,460 and 375,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,460 and 375,247 is: 585,587.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,460 : 375,247 = 375,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,460/375,247 = 375,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,460x = 375,247 × 375,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,460x = 140,810,311,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,810,311,009/240,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,587.25

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