Finding the Third Proportional to 242,561 and 361,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,561 and 361,471 is: 538,673.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,561 : 361,471 = 361,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,561/361,471 = 361,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,561x = 361,471 × 361,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,561x = 130,661,283,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,661,283,841/242,561 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,673.92
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