Finding the Third Proportional to 241,968 and 363,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,968 and 363,192 is: 545,148.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,968 : 363,192 = 363,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,968/363,192 = 363,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,968x = 363,192 × 363,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,968x = 131,908,428,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,908,428,864/241,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,148.24
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