Finding the Third Proportional to 241,562 and 328,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,562 and 328,035 is: 445,463.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,562 : 328,035 = 328,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,562/328,035 = 328,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,562x = 328,035 × 328,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,562x = 107,606,961,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,606,961,225/241,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,463.12
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