Finding the Third Proportional to 241,557 and 328,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,557 and 328,026 is: 445,447.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,557 : 328,026 = 328,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,557/328,026 = 328,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,557x = 328,026 × 328,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,557x = 107,601,056,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,601,056,676/241,557 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,447.89
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