Finding the Third Proportional to 243,145 and 368,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,145 and 368,067 is: 557,170.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,145 : 368,067 = 368,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,145/368,067 = 368,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,145x = 368,067 × 368,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,145x = 135,473,316,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,473,316,489/243,145 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,170.89
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