Finding the Third Proportional to 240,448 and 514,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,448 and 514,248 is: 1,099,826.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,448 : 514,248 = 514,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,448/514,248 = 514,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,448x = 514,248 × 514,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,448x = 264,451,005,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,451,005,504/240,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,099,826.18
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