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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,094 : 367,995 = 367,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,094/367,995 = 367,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,094x = 367,995 × 367,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,094x = 135,420,320,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,420,320,025/243,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,069.78

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