Finding the Third Proportional to 241,170 and 373,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,170 and 373,809 is: 579,396.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,170 : 373,809 = 373,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,170/373,809 = 373,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,170x = 373,809 × 373,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,170x = 139,733,168,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,733,168,481/241,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579,396.98
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