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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,066 and 350,145

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,066 and 350,145 is: 504,396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,066 : 350,145 = 350,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,066/350,145 = 350,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,066x = 350,145 × 350,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,066x = 122,601,521,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,601,521,025/243,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,396.01

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