Finding the Third Proportional to 241,992 and 375,931
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,992 and 375,931 is: 584,003.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,992 : 375,931 = 375,931 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,992/375,931 = 375,931/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,992x = 375,931 × 375,931 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,992x = 141,324,116,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,324,116,761/241,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,003.26
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