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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,544 and 373,908

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,544 and 373,908 is: 581,212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,544 : 373,908 = 373,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,544/373,908 = 373,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,544x = 373,908 × 373,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,544x = 139,807,192,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,807,192,464/240,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,212.55

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