Finding the Third Proportional to 243,068 and 350,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,068 and 350,148 is: 504,400.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,068 : 350,148 = 350,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,068/350,148 = 350,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,068x = 350,148 × 350,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,068x = 122,603,621,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,603,621,904/243,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,400.50
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