Finding the Third Proportional to 240,041 and 350,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,041 and 350,193 is: 510,892.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,041 : 350,193 = 350,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,041/350,193 = 350,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,041x = 350,193 × 350,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,041x = 122,635,137,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,635,137,249/240,041 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,892.46
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