Finding the Third Proportional to 241,742 and 339,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,742 and 339,825 is: 477,703.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,742 : 339,825 = 339,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,742/339,825 = 339,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,742x = 339,825 × 339,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,742x = 115,481,030,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,481,030,625/241,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,703.63
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