Finding the Third Proportional to 243,058 and 380,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,058 and 380,418 is: 595,404.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,058 : 380,418 = 380,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,058/380,418 = 380,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,058x = 380,418 × 380,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,058x = 144,717,854,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,717,854,724/243,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595,404.61
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