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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,851 and 375,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,851 and 375,063 is: 584,063.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,851 : 375,063 = 375,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,851/375,063 = 375,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,851x = 375,063 × 375,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,851x = 140,672,253,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,672,253,969/240,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,063.40

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