Finding the Third Proportional to 241,900 and 381,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,900 and 381,402 is: 601,353.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,900 : 381,402 = 381,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,900/381,402 = 381,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,900x = 381,402 × 381,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,900x = 145,467,485,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,467,485,604/241,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 601,353.81
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