Finding the Third Proportional to 243,176 and 363,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,176 and 363,790 is: 544,227.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,176 : 363,790 = 363,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,176/363,790 = 363,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,176x = 363,790 × 363,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,176x = 132,343,164,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,343,164,100/243,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,227.90
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