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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,630 and 275,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,630 and 275,622 is: 315,702.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,630 : 275,622 = 275,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,630/275,622 = 275,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,630x = 275,622 × 275,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,630x = 75,967,486,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,967,486,884/240,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,702.48

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