Finding the Third Proportional to 240,392 and 366,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,392 and 366,944 is: 560,118.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,392 : 366,944 = 366,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,392/366,944 = 366,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,392x = 366,944 × 366,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,392x = 134,647,899,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,647,899,136/240,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,118.05
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