Finding the Third Proportional to 240,222 and 376,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,222 and 376,830 is: 591,123.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,222 : 376,830 = 376,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,222/376,830 = 376,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,222x = 376,830 × 376,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,222x = 142,000,848,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,000,848,900/240,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,123.41
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