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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,668 and 375,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,668 and 375,012 is: 577,154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,668 : 375,012 = 375,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,668/375,012 = 375,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,668x = 375,012 × 375,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,668x = 140,634,000,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,634,000,144/243,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,154.16

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