Finding the Third Proportional to 241,344 and 327,772.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,344 and 327,772.50 is: 445,152.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,344 : 327,772.50 = 327,772.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,344/327,772.50 = 327,772.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,344x = 327,772.50 × 327,772.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,344x = 107,434,811,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,434,811,756.25/241,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,152.20
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