Finding the Third Proportional to 241,186 and 517,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,186 and 517,362 is: 1,109,780.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,186 : 517,362 = 517,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,186/517,362 = 517,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,186x = 517,362 × 517,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,186x = 267,663,439,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,663,439,044/241,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,109,780.17
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