Finding the Third Proportional to 240,509.25 and 519,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,509.25 and 519,534 is: 1,122,266.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,509.25 : 519,534 = 519,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,509.25/519,534 = 519,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,509.25x = 519,534 × 519,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,509.25x = 269,915,577,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,915,577,156/240,509.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,122,266.93
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