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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,876 and 375,325.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,876 and 375,325.50 is: 577,626.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,876 : 375,325.50 = 375,325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,876/375,325.50 = 375,325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,876x = 375,325.50 × 375,325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,876x = 140,869,230,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,869,230,950.25/243,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,626.46

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