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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,723 and 376,865

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,723 and 376,865 is: 585,141.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,723 : 376,865 = 376,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,723/376,865 = 376,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,723x = 376,865 × 376,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,723x = 142,027,228,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,027,228,225/242,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,141.20

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