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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,731.13 and 376,876.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,731.13 and 376,876.88 is: 585,158.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,731.13 : 376,876.88 = 376,876.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,731.13/376,876.88 = 376,876.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,731.13x = 376,876.88 × 376,876.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,731.13x = 142,036,178,909.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,036,178,909.77/242,731.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,158.49

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