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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,727.50 and 372,543.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,727.50 and 372,543.50 is: 576,538.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,727.50 : 372,543.50 = 372,543.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,727.50/372,543.50 = 372,543.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,727.50x = 372,543.50 × 372,543.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,727.50x = 138,788,659,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,788,659,392.25/240,727.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,538.45

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