Finding the Third Proportional to 241,488 and 366,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,488 and 366,336 is: 555,729.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,488 : 366,336 = 366,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,488/366,336 = 366,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,488x = 366,336 × 366,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,488x = 134,202,064,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,202,064,896/241,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,729.75
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