Finding the Third Proportional to 240,224 and 376,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,224 and 376,816 is: 591,074.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,224 : 376,816 = 376,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,224/376,816 = 376,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,224x = 376,816 × 376,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,224x = 141,990,297,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,990,297,856/240,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,074.57
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