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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,294 and 375,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,294 and 375,730 is: 585,066.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,294 : 375,730 = 375,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,294/375,730 = 375,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,294x = 375,730 × 375,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,294x = 141,173,032,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,173,032,900/241,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,066.49

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