Finding the Third Proportional to 241,736.50 and 523,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,736.50 and 523,649 is: 1,134,327.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,736.50 : 523,649 = 523,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,736.50/523,649 = 523,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,736.50x = 523,649 × 523,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,736.50x = 274,208,275,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,208,275,201/241,736.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,134,327.15
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