Finding the Third Proportional to 240,233 and 368,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,233 and 368,496 is: 565,240.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,233 : 368,496 = 368,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,233/368,496 = 368,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,233x = 368,496 × 368,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,233x = 135,789,302,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,789,302,016/240,233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565,240.00
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