Finding the Third Proportional to 241 and 377
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Solution
The third proportional to 241 and 377 is: 589.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241 : 377 = 377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241/377 = 377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241x = 377 × 377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241x = 142,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,129/241 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589.75
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