Finding the Third Proportional to 241,384 and 365,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,384 and 365,964 is: 554,840.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,384 : 365,964 = 365,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,384/365,964 = 365,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,384x = 365,964 × 365,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,384x = 133,929,649,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,929,649,296/241,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,840.62
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