Finding the Third Proportional to 154,201 and 241,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,201 and 241,950 is: 379,633.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,201 : 241,950 = 241,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,201/241,950 = 241,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,201x = 241,950 × 241,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,201x = 58,539,802,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,539,802,500/154,201 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,633.09
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