Finding the Third Proportional to 240,062 and 523,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,062 and 523,322 is: 1,140,813.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,062 : 523,322 = 523,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,062/523,322 = 523,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,062x = 523,322 × 523,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,062x = 273,865,915,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 273,865,915,684/240,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,140,813.27
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