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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,174 and 332,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,174 and 332,440 is: 456,351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,174 : 332,440 = 332,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,174/332,440 = 332,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,174x = 332,440 × 332,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,174x = 110,516,353,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,516,353,600/242,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,351.03

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