Finding the Third Proportional to 241,296 and 375,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,296 and 375,732 is: 585,067.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,296 : 375,732 = 375,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,296/375,732 = 375,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,296x = 375,732 × 375,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,296x = 141,174,535,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,174,535,824/241,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585,067.87
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