Finding the Third Proportional to 241,270 and 354,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,270 and 354,888 is: 522,010.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,270 : 354,888 = 354,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,270/354,888 = 354,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,270x = 354,888 × 354,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,270x = 125,945,492,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,945,492,544/241,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,010.58
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