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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,841.13 and 375,046.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,841.13 and 375,046.88 is: 584,037.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,841.13 : 375,046.88 = 375,046.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,841.13/375,046.88 = 375,046.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,841.13x = 375,046.88 × 375,046.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,841.13x = 140,660,158,447.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,660,158,447.27/240,841.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,037.13

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