Finding the Third Proportional to 240,804 and 381,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,804 and 381,618 is: 604,775.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,804 : 381,618 = 381,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,804/381,618 = 381,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,804x = 381,618 × 381,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,804x = 145,632,297,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,632,297,924/240,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,775.24
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