Finding the Third Proportional to 242,196 and 363,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,196 and 363,375 is: 545,184.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,196 : 363,375 = 363,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,196/363,375 = 363,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,196x = 363,375 × 363,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,196x = 132,041,390,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,041,390,625/242,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,184.03
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