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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,545 and 372,296

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,545 and 372,296 is: 571,458.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,545 : 372,296 = 372,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,545/372,296 = 372,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,545x = 372,296 × 372,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,545x = 138,604,311,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,604,311,616/242,545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,458.13

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