Finding the Third Proportional to 241,278 and 354,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,278 and 354,900 is: 522,028.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,278 : 354,900 = 354,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,278/354,900 = 354,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,278x = 354,900 × 354,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,278x = 125,954,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,954,010,000/241,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,028.57
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