Finding the Third Proportional to 241,299 and 382,401
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,299 and 382,401 is: 606,013.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,299 : 382,401 = 382,401 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,299/382,401 = 382,401/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,299x = 382,401 × 382,401 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,299x = 146,230,524,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,230,524,801/241,299 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606,013.80
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