Finding the Third Proportional to 241,816 and 375,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,816 and 375,698 is: 583,704.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,816 : 375,698 = 375,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,816/375,698 = 375,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,816x = 375,698 × 375,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,816x = 141,148,987,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,148,987,204/241,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 583,704.09
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