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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,057 and 523,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,057 and 523,314 is: 1,140,802.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,057 : 523,314 = 523,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,057/523,314 = 523,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,057x = 523,314 × 523,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,057x = 273,857,542,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,857,542,596/240,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140,802.15

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