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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,468 and 375,259

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,468 and 375,259 is: 585,605.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,468 : 375,259 = 375,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,468/375,259 = 375,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,468x = 375,259 × 375,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,468x = 140,819,317,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,819,317,081/240,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,605.22

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