Finding the Third Proportional to 240,264 and 374,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,264 and 374,004 is: 582,188.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,264 : 374,004 = 374,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,264/374,004 = 374,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,264x = 374,004 × 374,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,264x = 139,878,992,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,878,992,016/240,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,188.73
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