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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,994 and 375,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,994 and 375,934 is: 584,007.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,994 : 375,934 = 375,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,994/375,934 = 375,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,994x = 375,934 × 375,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,994x = 141,326,372,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,326,372,356/241,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,007.75

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