Finding the Third Proportional to 241,568 and 328,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,568 and 328,044 is: 445,476.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,568 : 328,044 = 328,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,568/328,044 = 328,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,568x = 328,044 × 328,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,568x = 107,612,865,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,612,865,936/241,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,476.49
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