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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,816 and 375,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,816 and 375,698 is: 583,704.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,816 : 375,698 = 375,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,816/375,698 = 375,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,816x = 375,698 × 375,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,816x = 141,148,987,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,148,987,204/241,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,704.09

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