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