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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,256 and 367,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,256 and 367,758 is: 558,276.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,256 : 367,758 = 367,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,256/367,758 = 367,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,256x = 367,758 × 367,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,256x = 135,245,946,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,245,946,564/242,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,276.97

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