Finding the Third Proportional to 241,084.50 and 387,141
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,084.50 and 387,141 is: 621,683.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,084.50 : 387,141 = 387,141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,084.50/387,141 = 387,141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,084.50x = 387,141 × 387,141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,084.50x = 149,878,153,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,878,153,881/241,084.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,683.08
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