Finding the Third Proportional to 240,858 and 508,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,858 and 508,850 is: 1,075,024.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,858 : 508,850 = 508,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,858/508,850 = 508,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,858x = 508,850 × 508,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,858x = 258,928,322,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,928,322,500/240,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,075,024.80
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