Finding the Third Proportional to 242,175 and 377,977.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,175 and 377,977.50 is: 589,932.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,175 : 377,977.50 = 377,977.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,175/377,977.50 = 377,977.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,175x = 377,977.50 × 377,977.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,175x = 142,866,990,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,866,990,506.25/242,175 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589,932.86
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