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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,727 and 376,869

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,727 and 376,869 is: 585,143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,727 : 376,869 = 376,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,727/376,869 = 376,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,727x = 376,869 × 376,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,727x = 142,030,243,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,030,243,161/242,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,143.98

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