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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,046 and 356,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,046 and 356,360 is: 522,503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,046 : 356,360 = 356,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,046/356,360 = 356,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,046x = 356,360 × 356,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,046x = 126,992,449,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,992,449,600/243,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,503.76

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