Finding the Third Proportional to 240,456 and 513,075.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,456 and 513,075.75 is: 1,094,781.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,456 : 513,075.75 = 513,075.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,456/513,075.75 = 513,075.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,456x = 513,075.75 × 513,075.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,456x = 263,246,725,238.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,246,725,238.06/240,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,094,781.27
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