Finding the Third Proportional to 241,544 and 568,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,544 and 568,343 is: 1,337,287.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,544 : 568,343 = 568,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,544/568,343 = 568,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,544x = 568,343 × 568,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,544x = 323,013,765,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,013,765,649/241,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,337,287.47
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