Finding the Third Proportional to 243 and 307
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Solution
The third proportional to 243 and 307 is: 387.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243 : 307 = 307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243/307 = 307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243x = 307 × 307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243x = 94,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,249/243 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387.86
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