Finding the Third Proportional to 241,107.75 and 363,847.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,107.75 and 363,847.50 is: 549,069.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,107.75 : 363,847.50 = 363,847.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,107.75/363,847.50 = 363,847.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,107.75x = 363,847.50 × 363,847.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,107.75x = 132,385,003,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,385,003,256.25/241,107.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549,069.88
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