Finding the Third Proportional to 241,706 and 364,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,706 and 364,024 is: 548,242.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,706 : 364,024 = 364,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,706/364,024 = 364,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,706x = 364,024 × 364,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,706x = 132,513,472,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,513,472,576/241,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,242.38
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