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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,734.50 and 376,881

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,734.50 and 376,881 is: 585,163.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,734.50 : 376,881 = 376,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,734.50/376,881 = 376,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,734.50x = 376,881 × 376,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,734.50x = 142,039,288,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,039,288,161/242,734.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,163.16

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