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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,804 and 381,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,804 and 381,255 is: 601,128.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,804 : 381,255 = 381,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,804/381,255 = 381,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,804x = 381,255 × 381,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,804x = 145,355,375,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,355,375,025/241,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,128.91

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