Finding the Third Proportional to 240,767 and 322,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,767 and 322,107 is: 430,926.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,767 : 322,107 = 322,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,767/322,107 = 322,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,767x = 322,107 × 322,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,767x = 103,752,919,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,752,919,449/240,767 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,926.66
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