Finding the Third Proportional to 242,579 and 368,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,579 and 368,765 is: 560,591.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,579 : 368,765 = 368,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,579/368,765 = 368,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,579x = 368,765 × 368,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,579x = 135,987,625,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,987,625,225/242,579 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,591.09
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