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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,892 and 375,347

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,892 and 375,347 is: 577,654.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,892 : 375,347 = 375,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,892/375,347 = 375,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,892x = 375,347 × 375,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,892x = 140,885,370,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,885,370,409/243,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,654.74

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