Finding the Third Proportional to 240,524 and 373,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,524 and 373,881 is: 581,176.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,524 : 373,881 = 373,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,524/373,881 = 373,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,524x = 373,881 × 373,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,524x = 139,787,002,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,787,002,161/240,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,176.94
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