Finding the Third Proportional to 241,408 and 351,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,408 and 351,168 is: 510,832.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,408 : 351,168 = 351,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,408/351,168 = 351,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,408x = 351,168 × 351,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,408x = 123,318,964,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,318,964,224/241,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,832.14
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