Finding the Third Proportional to 241,682 and 367,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,682 and 367,643 is: 559,252.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,682 : 367,643 = 367,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,682/367,643 = 367,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,682x = 367,643 × 367,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,682x = 135,161,375,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,161,375,449/241,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559,252.97
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