Finding the Third Proportional to 241,576 and 355,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,576 and 355,260 is: 522,442.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,576 : 355,260 = 355,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,576/355,260 = 355,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,576x = 355,260 × 355,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,576x = 126,209,667,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,209,667,600/241,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,442.91
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