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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,976.25 and 366,243.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,976.25 and 366,243.75 is: 554,329.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,976.25 : 366,243.75 = 366,243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,976.25/366,243.75 = 366,243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,976.25x = 366,243.75 × 366,243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,976.25x = 134,134,484,414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,134,484,414.06/241,976.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,329.13

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