Finding the Third Proportional to 240,393 and 366,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,393 and 366,946 is: 560,121.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,393 : 366,946 = 366,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,393/366,946 = 366,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,393x = 366,946 × 366,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,393x = 134,649,366,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,649,366,916/240,393 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,121.83
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