Finding the Third Proportional to 242,738 and 387,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,738 and 387,814 is: 619,596.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,738 : 387,814 = 387,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,738/387,814 = 387,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,738x = 387,814 × 387,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,738x = 150,399,698,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,399,698,596/242,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,596.84
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