Finding the Third Proportional to 241,710 and 364,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,710 and 364,030 is: 548,251.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,710 : 364,030 = 364,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,710/364,030 = 364,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,710x = 364,030 × 364,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,710x = 132,517,840,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,517,840,900/241,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,251.38
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