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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,068 : 350,148 = 350,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,068/350,148 = 350,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,068x = 350,148 × 350,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,068x = 122,603,621,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,603,621,904/243,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,400.50

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