Finding the Third Proportional to 243,064 and 367,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,064 and 367,956 is: 557,020.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,064 : 367,956 = 367,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,064/367,956 = 367,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,064x = 367,956 × 367,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,064x = 135,391,617,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,391,617,936/243,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,020.45
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