Finding the Third Proportional to 240,694 and 381,453
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,694 and 381,453 is: 604,528.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,694 : 381,453 = 381,453 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,694/381,453 = 381,453/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,694x = 381,453 × 381,453 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,694x = 145,506,391,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,506,391,209/240,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,528.54
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