Finding the Third Proportional to 243,193 and 363,818
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,193 and 363,818 is: 544,273.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,193 : 363,818 = 363,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,193/363,818 = 363,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,193x = 363,818 × 363,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,193x = 132,363,537,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,363,537,124/243,193 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,273.63
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