Finding the Third Proportional to 241,424 and 354,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,424 and 354,732 is: 521,219.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,424 : 354,732 = 354,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,424/354,732 = 354,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,424x = 354,732 × 354,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,424x = 125,834,791,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,834,791,824/241,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,219.07
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