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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,360 and 375,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,360 and 375,048 is: 577,995.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,360 : 375,048 = 375,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,360/375,048 = 375,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,360x = 375,048 × 375,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,360x = 140,661,002,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,661,002,304/243,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,995.57

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