Finding the Third Proportional to 243,020 and 364,525
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,020 and 364,525 is: 546,780.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,020 : 364,525 = 364,525 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,020/364,525 = 364,525/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,020x = 364,525 × 364,525 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,020x = 132,878,475,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,878,475,625/243,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546,780.00
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