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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,577 and 368,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,577 and 368,762 is: 560,586.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,577 : 368,762 = 368,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,577/368,762 = 368,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,577x = 368,762 × 368,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,577x = 135,985,412,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,985,412,644/242,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,586.59

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