Finding the Third Proportional to 243,094 and 367,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,094 and 367,995 is: 557,069.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,094 : 367,995 = 367,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,094/367,995 = 367,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,094x = 367,995 × 367,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,094x = 135,420,320,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,420,320,025/243,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,069.78
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