Finding the Third Proportional to 241,184 and 276,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,184 and 276,224 is: 316,354.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,184 : 276,224 = 276,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,184/276,224 = 276,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,184x = 276,224 × 276,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,184x = 76,299,698,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,299,698,176/241,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,354.73
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