Finding the Third Proportional to 241,236 and 354,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,236 and 354,837 is: 521,934.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,236 : 354,837 = 354,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,236/354,837 = 354,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,236x = 354,837 × 354,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,236x = 125,909,296,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,909,296,569/241,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,934.11
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