Finding the Third Proportional to 243,184 and 363,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,184 and 363,800 is: 544,239.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,184 : 363,800 = 363,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,184/363,800 = 363,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,184x = 363,800 × 363,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,184x = 132,350,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,350,440,000/243,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,239.92
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