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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,332 and 376,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,332 and 376,614 is: 582,899.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,332 : 376,614 = 376,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,332/376,614 = 376,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,332x = 376,614 × 376,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,332x = 141,838,104,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,838,104,996/243,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,899.52

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