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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,464 and 375,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,464 and 375,252 is: 585,593.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,464 : 375,252 = 375,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,464/375,252 = 375,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,464x = 375,252 × 375,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,464x = 140,814,063,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,814,063,504/240,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,593.12

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