Finding the Third Proportional to 240,192 and 376,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,192 and 376,785 is: 591,056.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,192 : 376,785 = 376,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,192/376,785 = 376,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,192x = 376,785 × 376,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,192x = 141,966,936,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,966,936,225/240,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,056.06
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