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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,168 and 363,779

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,168 and 363,779 is: 544,212.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,168 : 363,779 = 363,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,168/363,779 = 363,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,168x = 363,779 × 363,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,168x = 132,335,160,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,335,160,841/243,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,212.89

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