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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,838.88 and 375,043.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,838.88 and 375,043.50 is: 584,032.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,838.88 : 375,043.50 = 375,043.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,838.88/375,043.50 = 375,043.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,838.88x = 375,043.50 × 375,043.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,838.88x = 140,657,626,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,657,626,892.25/240,838.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,032.07

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