Finding the Third Proportional to 243,042 and 367,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,042 and 367,803 is: 556,607.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,042 : 367,803 = 367,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,042/367,803 = 367,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,042x = 367,803 × 367,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,042x = 135,279,046,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,279,046,809/243,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556,607.69
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