Finding the Third Proportional to 243,198 and 327,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,198 and 327,402 is: 440,760.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,198 : 327,402 = 327,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,198/327,402 = 327,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,198x = 327,402 × 327,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,198x = 107,192,069,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,192,069,604/243,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,760.49
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