Finding the Third Proportional to 241,808 and 375,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,808 and 375,344 is: 582,623.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,808 : 375,344 = 375,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,808/375,344 = 375,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,808x = 375,344 × 375,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,808x = 140,883,118,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,883,118,336/241,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,623.89
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