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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,692 and 360,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,692 and 360,171 is: 538,959.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,692 : 360,171 = 360,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,692/360,171 = 360,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,692x = 360,171 × 360,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,692x = 129,723,149,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,723,149,241/240,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,959.12

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