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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,841.13 and 375,049.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,841.13 and 375,049.13 is: 584,044.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,841.13 : 375,049.13 = 375,049.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,841.13/375,049.13 = 375,049.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,841.13x = 375,049.13 × 375,049.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,841.13x = 140,661,846,163.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,661,846,163.27/240,841.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,044.13

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