Finding the Third Proportional to 240,336 and 511,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,336 and 511,728 is: 1,089,581.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,336 : 511,728 = 511,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,336/511,728 = 511,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,336x = 511,728 × 511,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,336x = 261,865,545,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,865,545,984/240,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,089,581.03
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