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