Finding the Third Proportional to 241,380 and 382,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,380 and 382,764 is: 606,961.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,380 : 382,764 = 382,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,380/382,764 = 382,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,380x = 382,764 × 382,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,380x = 146,508,279,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,508,279,696/241,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606,961.14
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