Finding the Third Proportional to 241,431 and 382,209.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,431 and 382,209.75 is: 605,076.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,431 : 382,209.75 = 382,209.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,431/382,209.75 = 382,209.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,431x = 382,209.75 × 382,209.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,431x = 146,084,292,995.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,084,292,995.06/241,431 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 605,076.78
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