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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,812 and 375,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,812 and 375,354 is: 582,645.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,812 : 375,354 = 375,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,812/375,354 = 375,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,812x = 375,354 × 375,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,812x = 140,890,625,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,890,625,316/241,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,645.30

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