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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,724 and 376,866

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,724 and 376,866 is: 585,141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,724 : 376,866 = 376,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,724/376,866 = 376,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,724x = 376,866 × 376,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,724x = 142,027,981,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,027,981,956/242,724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,141.90

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