Finding the Third Proportional to 240,824 and 375,023
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,824 and 375,023 is: 584,004.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,824 : 375,023 = 375,023 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,824/375,023 = 375,023/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,824x = 375,023 × 375,023 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,824x = 140,642,250,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,642,250,529/240,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,004.30
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