Finding the Third Proportional to 242,702 and 362,181
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,702 and 362,181 is: 540,477.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,702 : 362,181 = 362,181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,702/362,181 = 362,181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,702x = 362,181 × 362,181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,702x = 131,175,076,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,175,076,761/242,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 540,477.94
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