Finding the Third Proportional to 240,372 and 348,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,372 and 348,156 is: 504,270.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,372 : 348,156 = 348,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,372/348,156 = 348,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,372x = 348,156 × 348,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,372x = 121,212,600,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,212,600,336/240,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,270.88
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