Finding the Third Proportional to 241,845.75 and 381,327.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,845.75 and 381,327.75 is: 601,254.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,845.75 : 381,327.75 = 381,327.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,845.75/381,327.75 = 381,327.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,845.75x = 381,327.75 × 381,327.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,845.75x = 145,410,852,920.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,410,852,920.06/241,845.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 601,254.53
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