Finding the Third Proportional to 242,454 and 326,139
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,454 and 326,139 is: 438,708.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,454 : 326,139 = 326,139 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,454/326,139 = 326,139/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,454x = 326,139 × 326,139 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,454x = 106,366,647,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,366,647,321/242,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,708.57
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