Finding the Third Proportional to 241,936 and 376,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,936 and 376,152 is: 584,825.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,936 : 376,152 = 376,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,936/376,152 = 376,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,936x = 376,152 × 376,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,936x = 141,490,327,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,490,327,104/241,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,825.44
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