Finding the Third Proportional to 154,202 and 241,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,202 and 241,953 is: 379,640.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,202 : 241,953 = 241,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,202/241,953 = 241,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,202x = 241,953 × 241,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,202x = 58,541,254,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,541,254,209/154,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,640.04
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