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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,720.56 and 372,533.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,720.56 and 372,533.06 is: 576,522.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,720.56 : 372,533.06 = 372,533.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,720.56/372,533.06 = 372,533.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,720.56x = 372,533.06 × 372,533.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,720.56x = 138,780,882,655.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,780,882,655.63/240,720.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,522.76

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