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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,865 and 375,127

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,865 and 375,127 is: 577,041.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,865 : 375,127 = 375,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,865/375,127 = 375,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,865x = 375,127 × 375,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,865x = 140,720,266,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,720,266,129/243,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,041.67

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