Finding the Third Proportional to 241,418 and 354,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,418 and 354,728 is: 521,220.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,418 : 354,728 = 354,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,418/354,728 = 354,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,418x = 354,728 × 354,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,418x = 125,831,953,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,831,953,984/241,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,220.27
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