Finding the Third Proportional to 242,241 and 371,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,241 and 371,837 is: 570,765.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,241 : 371,837 = 371,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,241/371,837 = 371,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,241x = 371,837 × 371,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,241x = 138,262,754,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,262,754,569/242,241 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,765.29
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