Finding the Third Proportional to 241,028 and 374,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,028 and 374,430 is: 581,666.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,028 : 374,430 = 374,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,028/374,430 = 374,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,028x = 374,430 × 374,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,028x = 140,197,824,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,197,824,900/241,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,666.13
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