Finding the Third Proportional to 241,204 and 354,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,204 and 354,579 is: 521,244.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,204 : 354,579 = 354,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,204/354,579 = 354,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,204x = 354,579 × 354,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,204x = 125,726,267,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,726,267,241/241,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,244.54
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