Finding the Third Proportional to 240,276 and 346,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,276 and 346,110 is: 498,560.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,276 : 346,110 = 346,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,276/346,110 = 346,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,276x = 346,110 × 346,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,276x = 119,792,132,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,792,132,100/240,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498,560.54
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