Finding the Third Proportional to 240,247,340 and 524,532,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,247,340 and 524,532,112 is: 1,145,211,166.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,247,340 : 524,532,112 = 524,532,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,247,340/524,532,112 = 524,532,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,247,340x = 524,532,112 × 524,532,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,247,340x = 275,133,936,519,180,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,133,936,519,180,544/240,247,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,145,211,166.62
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