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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,426 and 375,943

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,426 and 375,943 is: 585,409.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,426 : 375,943 = 375,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,426/375,943 = 375,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,426x = 375,943 × 375,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,426x = 141,333,139,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,333,139,249/241,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,409.77

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