Finding the Third Proportional to 152,813 and 241,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,813 and 241,919 is: 382,983.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,813 : 241,919 = 241,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,813/241,919 = 241,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,813x = 241,919 × 241,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,813x = 58,524,802,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,524,802,561/152,813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,983.14
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