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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,178 and 363,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,178 and 363,795 is: 544,238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,178 : 363,795 = 363,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,178/363,795 = 363,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,178x = 363,795 × 363,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,178x = 132,346,802,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,346,802,025/243,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,238.39

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