Finding the Third Proportional to 243,036 and 356,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,036 and 356,346 is: 522,484.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,036 : 356,346 = 356,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,036/356,346 = 356,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,036x = 356,346 × 356,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,036x = 126,982,471,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,982,471,716/243,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,484.21
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