Finding the Third Proportional to 241,648 and 355,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,648 and 355,344 is: 522,534.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,648 : 355,344 = 355,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,648/355,344 = 355,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,648x = 355,344 × 355,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,648x = 126,269,358,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,269,358,336/241,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,534.26
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