Finding the Third Proportional to 242,278.50 and 361,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,278.50 and 361,053 is: 538,055.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,278.50 : 361,053 = 361,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,278.50/361,053 = 361,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,278.50x = 361,053 × 361,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,278.50x = 130,359,268,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,359,268,809/242,278.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,055.46
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