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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,843 and 375,052

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,843 and 375,052 is: 584,048.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,843 : 375,052 = 375,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,843/375,052 = 375,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,843x = 375,052 × 375,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,843x = 140,664,002,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,664,002,704/240,843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,048.54

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