Finding the Third Proportional to 241,274 and 354,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,274 and 354,894 is: 522,019.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,274 : 354,894 = 354,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,274/354,894 = 354,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,274x = 354,894 × 354,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,274x = 125,949,751,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,949,751,236/241,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,019.58
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