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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,908 and 374,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,908 and 374,708 is: 582,820.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,908 : 374,708 = 374,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,908/374,708 = 374,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,908x = 374,708 × 374,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,908x = 140,406,085,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,406,085,264/240,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,820.35

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