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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,816 and 375,011

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,816 and 375,011 is: 583,986.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,816 : 375,011 = 375,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,816/375,011 = 375,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,816x = 375,011 × 375,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,816x = 140,633,250,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,633,250,121/240,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,986.32

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