Finding the Third Proportional to 240,726.94 and 372,542.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,726.94 and 372,542.63 is: 576,537.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,726.94 : 372,542.63 = 372,542.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,726.94/372,542.63 = 372,542.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,726.94x = 372,542.63 × 372,542.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,726.94x = 138,788,007,441.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,788,007,441.89/240,726.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576,537.09
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