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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,696 and 376,605

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,696 and 376,605 is: 582,001.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,696 : 376,605 = 376,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,696/376,605 = 376,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,696x = 376,605 × 376,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,696x = 141,831,326,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,831,326,025/243,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,001.04

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