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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,670 and 382,335

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,670 and 382,335 is: 599,909.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,670 : 382,335 = 382,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,670/382,335 = 382,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,670x = 382,335 × 382,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,670x = 146,180,052,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,180,052,225/243,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,909.93

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