Finding the Third Proportional to 242,581 and 367,253
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,581 and 367,253 is: 555,998.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,581 : 367,253 = 367,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,581/367,253 = 367,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,581x = 367,253 × 367,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,581x = 134,874,766,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,874,766,009/242,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,998.89
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