Finding the Third Proportional to 241,162 and 354,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,162 and 354,766 is: 521,885.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,162 : 354,766 = 354,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,162/354,766 = 354,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,162x = 354,766 × 354,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,162x = 125,858,914,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,858,914,756/241,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,885.35
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