Finding the Third Proportional to 241,989.75 and 375,927.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,989.75 and 375,927.75 is: 583,998.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,989.75 : 375,927.75 = 375,927.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,989.75/375,927.75 = 375,927.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,989.75x = 375,927.75 × 375,927.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,989.75x = 141,321,673,220.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,321,673,220.06/241,989.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 583,998.59
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