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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,937 and 352,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,937 and 352,762 is: 516,487.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,937 : 352,762 = 352,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,937/352,762 = 352,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,937x = 352,762 × 352,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,937x = 124,441,028,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,441,028,644/240,937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,487.83

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