Finding the Third Proportional to 241.88 and 356.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 241.88 and 356.63 is: 525.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241.88 : 356.63 = 356.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241.88/356.63 = 356.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241.88x = 356.63 × 356.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241.88x = 127,181.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,181.39/241.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525.81
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