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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,570 and 373,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,570 and 373,950 is: 581,280.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,570 : 373,950 = 373,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,570/373,950 = 373,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,570x = 373,950 × 373,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,570x = 139,838,602,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,838,602,500/240,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,280.30

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