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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,176 and 363,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,176 and 363,792 is: 544,233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,176 : 363,792 = 363,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,176/363,792 = 363,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,176x = 363,792 × 363,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,176x = 132,344,619,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,344,619,264/243,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,233.89

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