Finding the Third Proportional to 243,018 and 367,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,018 and 367,884 is: 556,907.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,018 : 367,884 = 367,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,018/367,884 = 367,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,018x = 367,884 × 367,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,018x = 135,338,637,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,338,637,456/243,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556,907.87
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