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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,050 and 373,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,050 and 373,281 is: 575,660.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,050 : 373,281 = 373,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,050/373,281 = 373,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,050x = 373,281 × 373,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,050x = 139,338,704,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,338,704,961/242,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,660.83

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