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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,708.38 and 372,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,708.38 and 372,519 is: 576,508.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,708.38 : 372,519 = 372,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,708.38/372,519 = 372,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,708.38x = 372,519 × 372,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,708.38x = 138,770,405,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,770,405,361/240,708.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,508.42

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