Finding the Third Proportional to 240,057 and 350,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,057 and 350,217 is: 510,928.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,057 : 350,217 = 350,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,057/350,217 = 350,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,057x = 350,217 × 350,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,057x = 122,651,947,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,651,947,089/240,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,928.43
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