Finding the Third Proportional to 241,544 and 328,007
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,544 and 328,007 is: 445,420.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,544 : 328,007 = 328,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,544/328,007 = 328,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,544x = 328,007 × 328,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,544x = 107,588,592,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,588,592,049/241,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,420.26
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