Finding the Third Proportional to 241,282 and 354,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,282 and 354,898 is: 522,014.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,282 : 354,898 = 354,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,282/354,898 = 354,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,282x = 354,898 × 354,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,282x = 125,952,590,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,952,590,404/241,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,014.04
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