Finding the Third Proportional to 241,326 and 354,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,326 and 354,960 is: 522,101.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,326 : 354,960 = 354,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,326/354,960 = 354,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,326x = 354,960 × 354,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,326x = 125,996,601,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,996,601,600/241,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,101.23
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