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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,818 and 375,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,818 and 375,696 is: 583,693.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,818 : 375,696 = 375,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,818/375,696 = 375,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,818x = 375,696 × 375,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,818x = 141,147,484,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,147,484,416/241,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,693.04

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