Finding the Third Proportional to 241,774 and 425,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,774 and 425,024 is: 747,166.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,774 : 425,024 = 425,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,774/425,024 = 425,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,774x = 425,024 × 425,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,774x = 180,645,400,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,645,400,576/241,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,166.36
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