Finding the Third Proportional to 240,428 and 519,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,428 and 519,394 is: 1,122,041.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,428 : 519,394 = 519,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,428/519,394 = 519,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,428x = 519,394 × 519,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,428x = 269,770,127,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,770,127,236/240,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,122,041.22
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