Finding the Third Proportional to 242,887 and 339,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,887 and 339,649 is: 474,959.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,887 : 339,649 = 339,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,887/339,649 = 339,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,887x = 339,649 × 339,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,887x = 115,361,443,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,361,443,201/242,887 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,959.32
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