Finding the Third Proportional to 241,294 and 375,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,294 and 375,730 is: 585,066.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,294 : 375,730 = 375,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,294/375,730 = 375,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,294x = 375,730 × 375,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,294x = 141,173,032,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,173,032,900/241,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585,066.49
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