Finding the Third Proportional to 242,700 and 379,893
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,700 and 379,893 is: 594,638.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,700 : 379,893 = 379,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,700/379,893 = 379,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,700x = 379,893 × 379,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,700x = 144,318,691,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,318,691,449/242,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594,638.20
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