Finding the Third Proportional to 240,075 and 350,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,075 and 350,244 is: 510,968.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,075 : 350,244 = 350,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,075/350,244 = 350,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,075x = 350,244 × 350,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,075x = 122,670,859,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,670,859,536/240,075 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,968.90
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