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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,735 and 376,882

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,735 and 376,882 is: 585,165.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,735 : 376,882 = 376,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,735/376,882 = 376,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,735x = 376,882 × 376,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,735x = 142,040,041,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,040,041,924/242,735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,165.06

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