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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,604 and 373,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,604 and 373,950 is: 576,406.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,604 : 373,950 = 373,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,604/373,950 = 373,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,604x = 373,950 × 373,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,604x = 139,838,602,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,838,602,500/242,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,406.83

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