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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,096 and 373,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,096 and 373,160 is: 572,812.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,096 : 373,160 = 373,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,096/373,160 = 373,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,096x = 373,160 × 373,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,096x = 139,248,385,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,248,385,600/243,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,812.33

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