Finding the Third Proportional to 241 and 601
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Solution
The third proportional to 241 and 601 is: 1,498.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241 : 601 = 601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241/601 = 601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241x = 601 × 601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241x = 361,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,201/241 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,498.76
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