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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,887 and 375,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,887 and 375,795 is: 583,834.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,887 : 375,795 = 375,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,887/375,795 = 375,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,887x = 375,795 × 375,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,887x = 141,221,882,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,221,882,025/241,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,834.11

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