Finding the Third Proportional to 240,384 and 366,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,384 and 366,932 is: 560,100.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,384 : 366,932 = 366,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,384/366,932 = 366,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,384x = 366,932 × 366,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,384x = 134,639,092,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,639,092,624/240,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,100.06
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