Finding the Third Proportional to 243,063 and 367,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,063 and 367,952 is: 557,010.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,063 : 367,952 = 367,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,063/367,952 = 367,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,063x = 367,952 × 367,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,063x = 135,388,674,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,388,674,304/243,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,010.63
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