Finding the Third Proportional to 241,158 and 354,766.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,158 and 354,766.50 is: 521,895.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,158 : 354,766.50 = 354,766.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,158/354,766.50 = 354,766.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,158x = 354,766.50 × 354,766.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,158x = 125,859,269,522.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,859,269,522.25/241,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,895.48
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