Finding the Third Proportional to 241,390 and 365,973
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,390 and 365,973 is: 554,854.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,390 : 365,973 = 365,973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,390/365,973 = 365,973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,390x = 365,973 × 365,973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,390x = 133,936,236,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,936,236,729/241,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,854.12
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