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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,737 and 376,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,737 and 376,884 is: 585,166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,737 : 376,884 = 376,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,737/376,884 = 376,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,737x = 376,884 × 376,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,737x = 142,041,549,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,041,549,456/242,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,166.45

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