Finding the Third Proportional to 241,422 and 359,277.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,422 and 359,277.75 is: 534,667.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,422 : 359,277.75 = 359,277.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,422/359,277.75 = 359,277.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,422x = 359,277.75 × 359,277.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,422x = 129,080,501,645.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,080,501,645.06/241,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,667.52
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