Finding the Third Proportional to 243,092 and 367,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,092 and 367,991 is: 557,062.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,092 : 367,991 = 367,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,092/367,991 = 367,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,092x = 367,991 × 367,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,092x = 135,417,376,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,417,376,081/243,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,062.25
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