Finding the Third Proportional to 242,729 and 376,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,729 and 376,874 is: 585,154.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,729 : 376,874 = 376,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,729/376,874 = 376,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,729x = 376,874 × 376,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,729x = 142,034,011,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,034,011,876/242,729 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585,154.69
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