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Finding the Third Proportional to 242,738 and 376,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 242,738 and 376,888 is: 585,176.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,738 : 376,888 = 376,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,738/376,888 = 376,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,738x = 376,888 × 376,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,738x = 142,044,564,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,044,564,544/242,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,176.46

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