Finding the Third Proportional to 241,971.05 and 366,237.07
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,971.05 and 366,237.07 is: 554,320.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,971.05 : 366,237.07 = 366,237.07 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,971.05/366,237.07 = 366,237.07/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,971.05x = 366,237.07 × 366,237.07 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,971.05x = 134,129,591,671.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,129,591,671.08/241,971.05 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,320.83
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