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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,192 and 363,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,192 and 363,369 is: 545,175.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,192 : 363,369 = 363,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,192/363,369 = 363,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,192x = 363,369 × 363,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,192x = 132,037,030,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,037,030,161/242,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,175.03

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